The 9 topic areas of project management knowledge
Scope is one of the 9 topic areas of project management knowledge.
Technical definition "scope": the combination of all project goals and tasks, and the work required to accomplish them; the scope translates into the timeline and budget.
The project scope states what will and will not be included as part of the project.
Scope provides a common understanding of the project for all stakeholders by defining the project’s overall boundaries.
It establishes the boundaries of what the project will and will not accomplish. The scope statement eliminates any confusion or ambiguity that might still exist after considering the project's goal, objectives and high-level deliverables statements.
The knowledge area of Project Scope Management consists of the following processes -
| Process | Project Phase | Key Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Scope identification |
The problem tree in excel List of the outputs of a project - objectives and results: in word - in excel |
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| Scope definition | Detailed planning |
Templates: List of the activities of a project in word - in excel ; List of activities and milestones; |
| Scope verification: Managing Changes to Project Scope |
The knowledge area of Scope Management includes the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work, and only all the work required to complete the project successfully. It is primarily concerned with controlling what is and what is not in the scope.
Management by Objective (MBO) is a management philosophy with three objectives -
Establish unambiguous and realistic objectives
Periodically Evaluate if objectives are being met
Take corrective actions.
MBO works only if management supports it.
See The 9 topic areas of project management knowledge ; The project triangle
See Guideline: How to write a scope statement