Scope Creep Risk Calculator

Assess scope creep risks, track change requests, and develop mitigation strategies

Project Information

Scope Creep Risk Factors

Rate each factor on a scale of 1-10 (1 = Low Risk, 10 = High Risk)

Number of requirements changes so far

Number of stakeholders involved

How well are requirements defined (10 = very clear)

Strength of change control process (10 = very strong)

Team experience with similar projects (10 = very experienced)

Quality of initial project planning (10 = excellent)

Number of external dependencies

Complexity of technology stack (10 = very complex)

Risk Assessment Results

46%

Overall Scope Creep Risk

Medium Risk

Add Change Request

Change Requests Log

Track all scope changes and their impact

Add mobile responsiveness

medium impactapproved
Days Added:10
Cost Added:$5,000
Status:

Integrate payment gateway

high impactpending
Days Added:15
Cost Added:$8,000
Status:

Update color scheme

low impactapproved
Days Added:2
Cost Added:$1,000
Status:

Duration Impact

+12 days

13.3% increase

Budget Impact

+$6,000

12.0% increase

New Duration

102 days

Extended timeline

New Budget

$56,000

Revised budget

Change Request Analysis

Request Statistics

Total Requests:3
Approved:2
Pending:1
Rejected:0

Impact by Severity

High Impact:0 approved
Medium Impact:1 approved
Low Impact:1 approved

Change Impact Trend

Historical Performance

Track planned vs completed tasks over time

Scope Creep Indicators

Key Risk Indicators

High frequency of requirement changes
Many stakeholders involved
Poor requirement clarity
Weak change control process

Performance Metrics

Completion Rate:70.0%
Change Rate:8 changes/month
Schedule Variance:15 tasks behind

Mitigation Recommendations

Great job! No immediate concerns detected.

Proactive Mitigation Strategies

Prevention Strategies

  • Conduct thorough requirements gathering workshops
  • Implement formal change control board
  • Establish clear stakeholder communication plan
  • Create detailed project scope statement
  • Include contingency buffers in timeline and budget

Control Measures

  • Regular scope verification meetings
  • Impact analysis for all change requests
  • Maintain change request log
  • Stakeholder approval for significant changes
  • Scope baseline management

Early Warning Signs

Watch for These Indicators:

Frequent stakeholder disagreements
Vague or changing requirements
Missing requirement documentation
Uncontrolled scope additions
Budget or timeline overruns
Team confusion about scope