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Define scope without confusion

Define scope without confusion

From the course: Project Charters That Work

Define scope without confusion

- [Instructor] How many times have you found yourself halfway through a project only to realize that team members are working towards different goals? Sounds familiar, right? That's a scope issue, and it's one of the top reasons why projects fail. The good news, you can avoid this. We're going to define project scope with precision so that every team member is aligned from day one. Most projects start with a list of deliverables and call it a day, but here's the twist. Defining scope is more than just stating what's in and what's out. It's about creating a framework that is both precise and flexible. You can't control everything that will happen, but you can control how you define what matters. If you just define deliverables, you'll miss the bigger picture. You're not just creating a project plan, you're creating a blueprint for success. Let's break down how to define the project scope with clarity and precision. The first step to defining scope is to have clear project objectives…

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