Scope creep is one of the most silent but deadly threats to any software project — derailing timelines, blowing budgets, and clouding project goals. In this session, you'll learn how to spot scope creep early and deploy proven strategies to keep your project on track, on budget, and aligned with your original objectives.

Prerequisite
Participants should have a foundational understanding of project management in software development. Familiarity with common project challenges — particularly scope creep — will help maximize the value of this session.

Outline
This session is designed to arm project managers, product owners, and developers with practical, real-world strategies to recognize, prevent, and manage scope creep in Drupal projects. We'll explore the real costs of unchecked scope creep and share tactics for maintaining control.

Learning Objectives
- Grasp the real-world impact of scope creep on project outcomes.
- Recognize the early warning signs of scope creep — and act decisively.
- Learn actionable strategies for setting boundaries and managing change requests without alienating stakeholders.

Experience level
Intermediate