Define Project Goals and Scope in Kendis

“Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement” - W. Clement Stone How do you define your project? What is the first step in setting a clear direction? Addressing these uncertainties begins with creating a draft view that aligns with your objectives while identifying the areas of the organization that will be impacted. Establishing a hierarchy that connects the strategic vision to operational tasks is crucial for ensuring alignment and clarity across all levels.   The key to answering these questions lies in avoiding giant leaps and progressing to uncover the project’s true purpose step by step. Below are essential steps for defining your project and its scope. With Kendis as your partner, you can ensure successful project delivery by establishing a clear and actionable framework. Establish Clear Objectives and Define Scope Defining project objectives and scope is the cornerstone of successful project planning. To set objectives effectively, start by envisioning the desired result, and what the project aims to achieve and work backward from there to outline how to get there.   To begin, ask key questions that clarify the purpose and boundaries of the project: Why are these objectives important? What is the underlying need or problem the project addresses? How will the project be executed? What approach or methodology will guide the work? What will be included in the scope? What tasks, deliverables, or features are essential, and what should be excluded? How will the project stand out? What differentiators will make it unique or competitive in the market? What benefits will the project deliver? Consider both tangible outcomes, like cost savings or increased efficiency, and intangible ones, like enhanced customer satisfaction. Engaging in open discussions with experts, practitioners, and subject matter experts (SMEs) is a valuable way to shape objectives. Including customers or end users in these conversations helps ensure that the project aligns with their needs and expectations. These discussions should remain exploratory, focusing on generating ideas good or bad asking questions, and examining key factors to gain clarity and refine the scope.   Objectives should address financial considerations, functional requirements, and long-term business goals, forming a clear and strategic foundation for the project. They should reflect not only what needs to be achieved but also how the project aligns with the broader organizational goals. Write these objectives down, organize them in a central location, and view them as living documents that can evolve as the project progresses. This approach ensures that your objectives remain clear, actionable, and aligned throughout the project's lifecycle.   To better understand how objectives should be created, here is an example for you. You are a family of five and want to build a 4-bedroom modern home that...