A starting point for clearer priorities and measurable progress. Make the targets your own.
100% of scope changes are documented and approved by the relevant stakeholders
Run 3 training session on how to manage scope on long-term projects
Achieve an 45% reduction in scope creep on critical projects
Scope creep is a common issue that can have a big impact on the success of a project. It can result to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and decreased quality.
This OKR example gives you a starting point to establish a plan to track and reduce scope creep on critical projects.
Set your baseline. Check where you are today, then choose targets that stretch your team.
Agree on ownership. Give each key result a clear owner and a source of data.
Check in every week. Review the numbers, share confidence, and decide what needs attention.
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Team OKR example
Suggested timeframe: Set with your team
1 objective · 3 key results
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.---
title: Reduce scope creep on critical projects
objectives:
- title: Minimize scope creep on critical projects
outcomes:
- title: 100% of scope changes are documented and approved by the relevant stakeholders
from: 0.0
to: 100.0
score_format: _number_% documented
initiatives: []
- title: Run 3 training session on how to manage scope on long-term projects
from: 0.0
to: 3.0
score_format: _number_ training sessions
initiatives: []
- title: Achieve an 45% reduction in scope creep on critical projects
from: 0.0
to: 45.0
score_format: _number_% reduction
initiatives:
- title: Establish clear project objectives and scope before the project begins
- title: Set expectations with stakeholders and document any changes to scope
- title: Create a process for stakeholders to submit scope change requests
- title: Monitor progress regularly to ensure scope is being met
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