PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT

Overview of Project Scope Project Requirements

This lecture will focus on the fundamentals of Project Scope Management, which involves defining, validating, and controlling project scope throughout its lifecycle. It covers essential concepts like creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), collecting and documenting stakeholder requirements, and managing scope changes to ensure projects stay aligned with objectives. Additionally, the lecture addresses the difference between product scope and project scope, emphasizing the importance of preventing scope creep. Participants will also explore tools like the Scope Management Plan and the Requirements Management Plan to maintain control over project deliverables.

Project Scope Definition

This lecture will focus on Defining Project Scope, highlighting the process of establishing clear boundaries for what is included and excluded in the project. It covers the Project Scope Statement, which details project deliverables, assumptions, constraints, and exclusions. The session also emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement during scope development and explains how the Project Charter and Business Case align with the scope statement. Additionally, the lecture explores scope management techniques like the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ensure clarity and prevent scope creep​.

Work Breakdown Structure(WBS)

This lecture will focus on creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which is a crucial tool in project management. It introduces the concept of decomposing project scope into smaller, manageable components, ensuring each task contributes to the overall project goals. The session covers how to create a WBS dictionary, identify deliverables, and apply different approaches to WBS development. It also emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and the use of a Traceability Matrix to ensure all tasks align with business and solution requirements​.

Project Scope Management

This lecture will focus on Scope Validation, the process of obtaining formal acceptance of project deliverables from stakeholders. It covers the differences between Validate Scope and Control Quality, explaining how validation ensures completeness while quality control checks correctness. The session highlights the use of tools like inspections and group decision-making techniques for scope verification. It also discusses the importance of accepted deliverables, change requests, and keeping stakeholders informed through work performance information and project document updates.

Scope Integration and Lessons Learned

The Scope Integration and Lessons Learned process focuses on combining all aspects of project scope management to ensure that the project remains aligned with its objectives. It involves integrating scope changes, validating deliverables, and managing any deviations from the original plan. Lessons learned are documented to capture insights on what worked well and what could be improved for future projects. This process helps in refining project management practices and ensuring continuous improvement through feedback from completed tasks and stakeholder input.