Bei agilen Projekten wie Scrum werden die neuen Funktionen durch den Product Owner priorisiert. Das Scrum-Team arbeitet ab, was in dem vorgegebenen Zeitraum machbar ist. Stakeholder werden durch den Product Owner auf dem aktuellen Stand gehalten und sind dadurch stets im Bilde. Im klassischen Projektmanagement sollte man vor Projektstart die Anforderungen eines Projekts festhalten. Dazu gehören auch die Funktionen, die in einem Projekt umgesetzt werden müssen. Wenn neue Funktionen hinzukommen, muss der Projektmanager den Kontakt mit den Stakeholdern suchen und entweder eine Priorisierung einfordern oder eine Verlängerung des Projektzeitraums.

This is a huge problem, but can be 90% eliminated with detailed scopes of work. This requires work on your team's part, but honestly, you should have developed detailed scopes of work already for your current variety of projects. The 'not my job' needs to be eliminated at the jobsite, but it has to be in black and white initially. Another good way to communicate is to electronically 'imprint' the plans with additional language at the questionable details. Highlight in red text adjacent to the detail. Examples could be caulking by Paint pkg, fireproofing by Electrical pkg, attic chase assemblies by Plumbing pkg for wet lines, etc, just to give a few. Direction of scope is what you're after here. Leave as little as possible to interpretation

Focus on the organization's goals. What are the most critical and important deliverables that demand the urgency. If necessary to accommodate the scope creep, then ensure resources are allocated so that project timelines are not at risk. Occasionally, costs might be associated and hopefully those contingencies are discussed in the contracts.

Handling scope creep and conflicting stakeholder demands requires a strategic approach. Start by facilitating open discussions to understand each stakeholder’s priorities and concerns. Use data to support your decisions and find common ground. Develop a change register to document all changes, including their impact on time and costs. This ensures transparency and helps manage expectations. Regularly update stakeholders on progress and any adjustments. By maintaining clear communication and a structured change management process, you can navigate scope creep effectively and keep the project on track.