The key aspect of achieving an outcome is having a clear idea of what the scope is.
Always have a clear scope whether at the project level or a low-level task level.
Knowing scope means you know what needs to be accomplished.
Knowing scope means you have a definition of done.
Knowing scope means you know when something is out of scope.
Knowing scope keeps a project on time and on budget.
Knowing the scope allows for better estimating.
Knowing the scope reduces rework.
Take the time to create a solid understanding of the scope at the beginning of a project.