Scope Creep
Scope creep is the gradual expansion of project requirements beyond the original agreed-upon deliverables, often without additional time or budget adjustments. It can lead to overworked teams, missed deadlines, and reduced profitability.
A client asks for extra landing pages during a website project that weren’t included in the initial agreement. Without a clear change management process, this added work can disrupt timelines and budgets.
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