Explain how scope creep often becomes a focal point of project management teams’ approaches to a project.

Scope creep is a term used to describe the gradual enlargement of a project’s objectives or goals beyond the original scope. This can occur for many reasons such as lack of planning, changes in client expectations, or shifting schedules/resources.

Project management teams must be aware of this issue and take steps to address it in order to ensure projects stay on track and within budget. If left unchecked, scope creep can lead to increased costs, delays, and frustration among stakeholders which are all undesirable outcomes.

In order to prevent scope creep from becoming an issue project managers should set clear goals and expectations at the outset while remaining proactive in monitoring progress throughout the process. They should also have regular meetings with clients (if applicable) to discuss any potential changes that may arise during course of the project and adjust timelines/budgets accordingly if necessary.

Overall, scope creep can be avoided by staying organized and having good communication between all involved parties but when it does become a focal point teams need to respond quickly and efficiently in order maintain control over their project.