The Silent Killer of Projects: How to Manage Scope’ Creep

According to PMI's 2018 Pulse of the Profession® 52% of projects completed in 2018 experienced scope creep or uncontrolled changes to the project's scope—up from 43% five years prior. This paper delves into the concept of scope creep, examining its primary factors and adverse effects. Furthermore, it offers valuable recommendations and guidelines on how to proactively anticipate, plan, and manage scope creep.

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Technium Romanian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology
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2025-10-09
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https://doi.org/10.47577/technium.v30i.13224
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Construction Project Management and Performance
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The Silent Killer of Projects: How to Manage Scope’ Creep

Abdulatif Alwossabee, Amjad Alharthy
Technium Romanian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology
Construction Project Management and Performance
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The Silent Killer of Projects: How to Manage Scope’ Creep

Abdulatif Alwossabee, Amjad Alharthy
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Abstract

According to PMI's 2018 Pulse of the Profession® 52% of projects completed in 2018 experienced scope creep or uncontrolled changes to the project's scope—up from 43% five years prior. This paper delves into the concept of scope creep, examining its primary factors and adverse effects. Furthermore, it offers valuable recommendations and guidelines on how to proactively anticipate, plan, and manage scope creep.

Technium Romanian Journal of Applied Sciences and TechnologyVol. 30
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Construction Project Management and Performance
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