Scope creep, or requirement creep is a term that relates to the uncontrolled changes or deviation in the project’s scope within the same resource range for example within same schedule and budget of the project. It’s an indication of poor project management and a viable risk to a project. Some of the possible causes of scope creep are:
Poor communication between the project’s stakeholders
Improper documentation of the project’s requirements
Scope creep could be avoided by:
Clear documentation about the project scope
Following proper change management
Prior intimation about the effects of the changes to the associated parties
Proper documentation of the new requirements in the project log
Refrain from Gold Plating which means adding extra features to the existing functionalities