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  • ks629 started the topic Scope Creep in the forum Project Management Process and Medical Device Development 7 years, 1 month ago

    In the lecture, Professor Simon mentions scope creep. Scope creep is when there is project work being done or considered that is outside the original agreed upon scope of the project. An example might be that the original scope was to sell a Medical Device in the US. Then someone comes back and wants the product to also be available in Japan. This requires addtional work from product development (additional testing), regulatory, supply chain and more. This extra work can end up delaying the original goal of releasing a product in the US. I have actually seen this very similar example several times in my current position. What are some ways to prevent scope creep? Do you have any examples of scope creep in your work?