Planning the project scope is the first step once a project has been assigned, and it it the point where you lay the foudation for all the work yet to come. The scope plan is the map that team members use to guide them through the project, from start to finish. Therefore, if it is not properly developed ir carried out, the project may fo drastically wrong.
A properly planned project scope is beneficial to you, as a project manager, to your team members, and to your company. By learning how to plan the scope of a project, you will understand what is required to develop an appropriate and realistic scope that you will be able to manage effectively throughout the life of the project. With your project scope in hand, you will then be able to create a scope statement that will effectively outline your project and enable you to strike a blanance between maximizing profit and minimizing risk.