Scope Planning
Russ J. Martinelli, Dragan Z. Milosevic · 2015
The purpose of scope planning is to ensure that all the required work and only the required work is clearly identified, that the deliverables and outcomes are documented, and that the boundary conditions are adequately defined to complete the project successfully. Scope planning involves identifying the goals, objectives, tasks, resources, budget, and timeline. This chapter includes a number of high-impact tools that can be added to a project manager's PM Toolbox to assist with the process of scope planning. The project SWOT analysis is performed to gain an understanding of and act upon the project's capabilities and environment. The scope statement is effective in establishing the project baseline and boundary conditions, which cannot be compromised without consent of the approving managers. The product breakdown structure (PBS) is primarily used for product development projects where product planning and project planning are often occurring in a concurrent manner.