If you ever interview a project manager, ask them to define Scope Creep. I’ve compiled a formal definition to reference and compare, which is actually now hanging on my office wall.
If they fail to provide either definition, I would recommend that you continue your search…
Scope Creep
- noun
- Opportunity to secure additional revenue and improve the quality and overall outcome of a development project
- Unintentional interjection of an outside party causing temporary internal aggravation, characterized by lack of education for due process
Synonyms: focus creep, requirement creep, feature creep, function creep, kitchen sink syndrome
Related Forms: creep-ing-ly, adverb
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