Smart Change vs Scope Creep

How to Lead When Plans Shift

You hire a contractor to remodel your kitchen.Halfway through, your daughter walks in and says,“Wouldn’t a skylight be amazing?”

A week later, the crew’s waiting on permits, the timeline’s shot, and you’re eating takeout on the floor.

That’s not responsiveness. That’s scope creep.

This post explores how to adapt without unraveling—when to say yes, how to say no, and how to lead when change is inevitable.