What potential risks can arise from not properly defining a project scope?

Not properly defining a project scope can lead to several potential risks. These include scope creep, where additional tasks are added to the project beyond its original scope, leading to delays and increased costs. It can also result in misalignment between the project team and stakeholders, as there may be differing understandings of what the project entails. Additionally, it can lead to poor resource allocation, as without a clear scope, it's difficult to accurately estimate the resources needed for the project. Finally, it can lead to project failure, as without a clear scope, the project may not meet its objectives or deliver the expected value.

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The first step in any project plan is to ask, "What is the project scope?" Project scope is a detailed account of all the project's elements, like related activities, resources, timelines, and deliverables. Without a thorough scope, you could find yourself adding activities to a project, that then extends the timeline, which puts you behind schedule, and then all of a sudden you understand why government projects take so long! Except not the Hoover Dam - which we'll cover at the end of this article.

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