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*The gradual shift in goals of a project, or addition of projects
*The gradual shift in goals of a project, or addition of projects
*Usually used in regards to mismanagment wherein due to projects shifitng most take longer to finish than if they were done "one by one"
*Usually used in regards to mismanagment wherein due to projects shifitng most take longer to finish than if they were done "one by one"
*'''Does not mean there can be a wide focus/many simultaneous projects, or shifts due to changing circumstances, just that focus on preventing this issue is essential'''
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_creep The Wikipedia Page on Project Creep]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_creep The Wikipedia Page on Project Creep]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instruction_creep The Wikipedia Page on Instruction Creep] (similar concept but with instructions and/or directions, may be of use as a page later, kind of covered enough by [[KISS (Acronym) ]] for now? )
[[Category: Abbreviations, Jargon, and Terminology]] [[Category: Guiding philosophies]] [[Category: Managment]] [[Category: To-Do's]]

Latest revision as of 04:51, 21 January 2021

Basics

  • Also known as "Mission Creep" or "Scope Creep"
  • The gradual shift in goals of a project, or addition of projects
  • Usually used in regards to mismanagment wherein due to projects shifitng most take longer to finish than if they were done "one by one"
  • Does not mean there can be a wide focus/many simultaneous projects, or shifts due to changing circumstances, just that focus on preventing this issue is essential

Unfinished Projects Meme Compressed.jpeg

Internal Links

External Links