Scope Creep
Work expanding beyond what was agreed without the price or timeline moving with it. Kills projects politely, one small favor at a time.
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The definition
Work expanding beyond what was agreed without the price or timeline moving with it. Kills projects politely, one small favor at a time.
Why it matters to an owner
It cuts both ways: agencies quietly doing less is scope shrink, and it hides in retainers. Written deliverables and a monthly what-shipped list protect both sides.
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