Business
In project management, part of setting up a project requires determining the scope - what you are seeking to accomplish and what you are not. It's like setting boundaries for yourself based upon the objectives, the time you have to allocate to the effort, and the money you are willing to spend. As I've thought about scope this week, I'm reminded that scope is not so black and white and clear cut. There's always some wiggle room. And, it's good to have a little wiggle room to exploit opportunities as they arise and to give ourselves a chance to surprise and delight those that will be a recipients of the project or work outcome. So, this is a reflection on some thoughts that have come up this week. Thoughts about checklists, the nuances of carrying out work by yourself and how it changes when other people enter the mix. Of course, some people have the issues of always piling on ideas and expectations that are well beyond the basic requirements to any form or work or project. Others us would do well of thinking about the possibilities of adding additional value within the baseline expectation of a project. Either way, I hope it is a reminder to do what you say you will do, but leave a little space to give something extra.