What is a recommended approach if a project has a large scope?

Breaking up a large-scope project into smaller projects is a widely recommended approach in project management. This strategy enables teams to manage complexity better, allowing for increased focus on specific components of the larger initiative. Smaller, more manageable projects can facilitate clearer goal-setting, easier progress tracking, and timely adjustments as needed. This iterative approach can help mitigate risks, as the impact of potential issues can be contained within a smaller scope rather than affecting the entire project.

Moreover, smaller projects can often provide quicker wins, leading to increased stakeholder engagement and satisfaction as components are delivered more rapidly. It also encourages better resource allocation, as teams can prioritize critical tasks and adapt to changes in requirements more effectively without being overwhelmed by the entirety of the project’s demands.

In contrast, accessing data from legacy systems, automating complex processes, or supporting business processes around the organization can be important activities but are generally not sufficient alone to manage a large project scope effectively. They may contribute to specific project goals but do not address the overarching strategy of controlling and executing a large project efficiently.