Articles on Scope Management from the Real World
Scope management is the most complex knowledge domain in project management. Googling different processes and tools won't help you much. In the long run, you need to put it all together into a system.For example, what is a project scope statement, and how is it connected to the work breakdown structure? How to use the requirements traceability matrix to manage and control stakeholder requirements?
How to Control Project Scope and Avoid Scope Creep
You'll get into the implementation phase of a project at some point. You need to start to control project scope right away. Most of all, you need to focus your attention on scope creep. I've been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Controlling the project scope is … [Read more...]
How to Collect Requirements (as a Project Manager)
As a project manager, you should facilitate and organize the efforts to collect requirements. However, from time to time you may need to write requirements yourself. So, below I'll explain everything a project manager needs to know about collecting project requirements. Collect requirements is … [Read more...]
Requirements Gathering Example (Real Software Project)
I've seen different requirements gathering processes throughout my 11+ years as a software project manager. Nevertheless, they all have the same structure. I'll show you an example. Requirements gathering is a process of identifying detailed requirements for the product, service, or results … [Read more...]
How to Decompose a Project into Tasks (Real Example)
Decomposition is one of the most used techniques in project management. You can use it on different levels of project scope. But the way you use it differs depending on what you decompose. Decomposition is a planning technique that helps you break down big parts of the project scope into … [Read more...]
What is Scope Management (7 critical processes and tools)
Here's a career development tip for you! No matter the industry or size of a project, scope management is the most crucial aspect – you must become a professional scope manager first of all. Scope management is a combination of processes and tools that help to identify tangible and … [Read more...]
Work Breakdown Structure Examples (Software, Construction)
A great project manager should master the most crucial tool in project management - Work Breakdown Structure. But let's be honest - it's quite a complex tool. It requires some knowledge, experience, and creativity. That's why you need to review the Work Breakdown Structure example below and … [Read more...]
Project Scope Example: Baseline, Scope Statement, Templates
Here's the secret! Scope Management is the most crucial knowledge domain for all industries and all sizes of a project. Project Scope is the description of all the work that needs to be done to create deliverables and achieve the project objective. The best tools to describe project scope are … [Read more...]
Requirements Traceability Matrix Example (Guide + Template)
Definition of the Requirements Traceability Matrix is confusing. So, simply put: Requirements Traceability Matrix is a document that maps requirements with other aspects of a project. It's important to notice: RTM is a powerful project integration tool. It's a connection link … [Read more...]
How to Use Requirements Questionnaire During Project Recovery Assessment
In the Project recovery life cycle, there is a crucial phase: Requirements for a recovery phase, where we assess and validate the original requirements vs solution proposed. I have broken down the two other sub-phases to help in understanding where we can allocate the indirect requirements … [Read more...]
