What does “out of scope” mean?
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- 1. Professional Services Basics
- 2. Client Management and Retention
- 3. Project Definition
- 4. Resource Planning
- 5. The Ultimate Guide to Capacity Planning
- 6. Project Visibility
- 7. Billing for Projects
- 8. Project Profitability
- 9. Professional Services Software For Project Management
- 10. A Guide to Time Tracking for Consultants and Professional Services
- 11. FAQ
- 12. Glossary
What does “out of scope” mean?
In project management, “out of scope” means anything that is outside the parameters of an initiative. At the beginning of a project, the scope is established in documents like the scope statement. It clarifies the work and deliverables of a project, setting out the expectations for both parties. If a client asks for another feature or service to be included, this can be considered to be “out of scope”.
For instance, a marketing company and a client have established the scope of a project — to redesign their website and logo. Pleased with your initial work, the client then asks if your firm can create merchandise for an upcoming event. While this is a service that your company does provide, for this project, it can be considered out of scope, as event merchandise was not included in the scope statement or identified as a project deliverable.
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