Q and A – Project Management Learning Centre
January 5, 2015Clearly defining project scope
Why it is important for the project manager to have a clear definition of what each group of stakeholders view as successful outcomes for the project?
- There can be different interpretations of successful outcomes by different levels of management all working on the same project. Executives might view the project as a source of new customers. Line managers might view is as a means of developing new technology, and the project manager might view it as a chance to generate profit.
- It is essential there is a clear, documented and agreed set of outcomes for the project to be measured against.
- Scoping Tools and Techniques.
