Goal based project scope determination approach

When stakeholder span is large, project scope identification can be challenging due to multiplicity of goals and competency uncertainties introduced by large number of external stakeholders. Conventional prescription of extensive stakeholder dialog in early stages may not suit time critical projects. This paper outlines a methodology to model and support comprehensive early stage identification and assessment of scope options. Goal oriented approach is used to generate scope options. Fuzzy OWA aggregation is used to model decision-making attitudes and assess fitness to goals. Specialist judgments in respective areas act as initial inputs.