Scope creep

Concept

The continuous or uncontrolled growth of a project's scope after it has started, for example adding new metrics, data sets or features without formal change control.

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Type	Concept
Wikipedia	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_creep

Key points about Scope creep

Common failure causes are poor goal setting, scope creep, over-customization, low adoption and low ROI. · How to Choose the Right Microsoft Power…

Episodes about Scope creep

Make Power BI Dashboards Drive Better Decisions

2025-11-04 · Video on YouTube

Power BI isn’t failing because of visuals — it’s failing because nobody plans. 60–70% of BI projects become expensive wallpaper. This episode exposes the 3 discipline steps that separate strategic intelligence from dashboard vanity — why most organizations…

How to Choose the Right Microsoft Power Platform Tool

2026-04-16 · Video on YouTube

This episode explains that most Power Platform solutions fail not because of the technology, but because teams start with the wrong mindset—jumping straight to “let’s build an app” instead of first understanding the actual business problem and system behind…

Build a High-Value Productized Microsoft 365 Service

2026-03-10 · Video on YouTube

How to Build a Microsoft 365 Service So Valuable Clients Beg to Work With You This episode explains why most Microsoft 365 consulting services become commoditized—and how to escape that trap by designing services around outcomes instead of tasks. The core…

Timeline of episodes about Scope creep

Articles about Scope creep (2)

How to Scope a First Industrial Data Use Case for Mid-Sized Manufacturers
2026-10-29 · Mirko Peters
Learn how mid-sized manufacturers can scope their first industrial data use case by targeting specific operational decisions rather than factory-wide projects.
How to Stop Revenue Leakage in Professional Services with Dynamics 365 Project Operations
2026-08-17 · Mirko Peters
Discover how Dynamics 365 Project Operations connects sales, time tracking, and billing to eliminate revenue leakage in professional service businesses.

Frequently asked questions

Why do Power Platform projects fail?

Mainly because teams jump to building an app without understanding the business problem. The show notes list poor goal setting, scope creep, over-customization, low user adoption and low return on investment as common causes. · From the episode: How to Choose the Right Microsoft Power…

How can consultants avoid scope creep and command higher prices?

Establish clear project boundaries and manage client expectations to maintain control. Specializing in high-value niches such as cybersecurity or automation helps attract clients and support premium pricing. · From the episode: Build a High-Value Productized Microsoft 365…

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Articles on this topic: 2

Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03