Group 2 - Project Scope Management
Group 2 - Project Scope Management
Inputs
Tools and Techniques
Outputs
OVERVIEW
The "Create WBS" process is fundamental to project
management, breaking down the project's overall
goals and required work into smaller, more
manageable units. The Work Breakdown Structure
(WBS) is a hierarchical roadmap of all necessary
deliverables, ensuring that no aspect of the project is
overlooked.
INPUTS
Project Management Plan (Scope Management
Plan)
Project Documents (Requirements documentation,
assumption log)
Enterprise Environmental Factors
Organizational Process Assets
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Expert Judgment: Insights from experienced
professionals.
Decomposition: Breaking down project
deliverables into smaller components.
OUTPUTS
Scope Baseline (WBS, WBS Dictionary, Scope
Statement)
Project Document Updates
VALIDATE SCOPE
Inputs
Tools and Techniques
Outputs
OVERVIEW
Validate Scope is the process of formalizing
acceptance of the completed project deliverables.
This process increases the probability of final
acceptance by validating each deliverable.
INPUTS
Project Management Plan
Project Documents (Lessons learned register, quality
reports, requirements documentation, requirements
traceability matrix)
Verified Deliverables
Work Performance Data
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Inspection: Examination of work products to
ensure they conform to documented standards.
Decision-Making Techniques: Voting and
assessments to determine acceptance.
OUTPUTS
Accepted Deliverables: Signed off by stakeholders.
Change Requests: Addressing non-accepted
deliverables.
Work Performance Information: Documenting
which deliverables were accepted or rejected.
OUTPUTS
Project Document Updates: Lessons learned,
requirements documentation, and traceability
matrix updates.
CONTROL SCOPE
Inputs
Tools and Techniques
Outputs
OVERVIEW
Control Scope ensures project objectives are
maintained through systematic monitoring and
change management. It prevents uncontrolled scope
changes that may lead to budget overruns and
delays.
INPUTS
Project Management Plan: Scope management,
change management, and configuration plans.
Project Documents: Requirements documentation
and traceability matrix.
INPUTS
Work Performance Data: Insights into scope
adherence and deviations.
Organizational Process Assets: Policies,
procedures, and historical data.
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Data Analysis: Variance analysis and trend analysis.
Inspection: Ensuring deliverables meet project
scope requirements.
Meetings: Stakeholder reviews and scope
discussions.
OUTPUTS
Work Performance Information: Insights into
scope performance.
Change Requests: Formal proposals for scope
modifications.
OUTPUTS
Project Management Plan Updates: Revised scope
strategies.
Project Document Updates: Adjustments to
lessons learned and requirements documentation.
CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR
EFFECTIVE SCOPE MANAGEMENT
CHALLENGES IN SCOPE MANAGEMENT
Uncertainty in Early Planning: Incomplete scope
definitions.
Stakeholder Conflicts: Differing priorities and
disagreements.
Changing Business Environments: Regulatory and
market shifts.
Resource Constraints: Limited time and budget.
STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE SCOPE MANAGEMENT