Developing an Effective Scope of Work (SOW)
Jake B. Smithwick, Justin Dodd · 2018
Creating an effective scope of work (SOW) document is critical for project success, but many organizations fail to develop SOWs or ensure they contain the needed information. Consequently, project owners face increased project risk in terms of project cost, duration, and quality. This article identifies methods to improve the SOW and, by extension, the vendor-selection process, which leads to improved project results, owner satisfaction, and owner-vendor relations.