Q1:

Discussion: Scope creep Collapse

When project criteria changes, the quality of the project may be affected too. The project management triangle is a representation of the three primary dynamics that produce scope creep: cost/resource, schedule/time and scope/quality constraints. Your role as a project manager is to have adequate controls in place to avoid scope creep. For this Focused Discussion, you will share your experiences of scope creep and strategise on how to avoid it.

To complete this Discussion:

Post your definition of scope creep and include an example of a project that you have experienced where scope creep occurred (research a scope creep example if you do no t have a personal scope creep experience to share.) Analyse your project to describe controls that were or were not in place to manage scope creep. Include in your analysis how scope creep could have been avoided, if applicable. Include in this post whether you think scope creep can be beneficial. Justify your assertions.

Q2:

Discussion: Change control oversight (Focused Discussion) Collapse

Work breakdown structures (WBSs) are a resource to help project managers communicate a project scope and changes. How does project management ensure effective change control communication with outside contractors? Schwalbe (2014) explains WBS as the 'foundation document' in project management because it provides the basis for planning and managing project schedules, costs, resources and changes. In this Discussion, you will recommend communication strategies for ensuring adequate change control on projects th at involve outside contracts.

To complete this Focused Discussion:

Post: Analyse effective change control communication strategies. Include two suggestions for ensuring adequate change control on projects that involve outside contracts. Justify your assertions.