Scope Creep and How We Manage It
Scope creep is the slow, often well-meaning growth of a project beyond what was originally agreed. A request here, a tweak there, and suddenly the timeline and budget no longer match reality. It is one of the most common reasons projects run over.
We do not treat new ideas as a problem -- good ideas appear all the time. We simply make sure every change is a conscious, visible decision with its impact understood, rather than a silent drift.
How Scope Quietly Grows
Recognising the common patterns helps both sides spot creep early, before it does damage.
- 'While you're in there' additions to existing work.
- Features expanding beyond their original definition.
- New requirements added without removing anything.
- Assumptions that turn out to be larger than expected.
Our Approach to Keeping It Healthy
We protect your budget by making the trade-offs explicit whenever something new comes up.
- We log every new request against the agreed scope.
- We show the cost and timeline impact before committing.
- We help you decide what to add, defer or swap out.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.