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GD - Seems like projects are getting smaller scopes. Anyone else seeing this?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Hey all, been at GD for a few years now, and lately, it feels like project scopes are getting squeezed. What used to be a year-long initiative is now a six-month "pilot" with half the deliverables. It's noticeable across a couple of different divisions I interact with. We're still winning contracts, but the sheer size and ambition seem to be shrinking. Is this a company-wide thing, or am I just on the wrong side of the portfolio right now? Wondering if this is a precursor to something bigger, or just belt-tightening before the next big push. Curious to hear if others are experiencing this and what the general feeling is.

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·3d ago

I've noticed something similar. It feels like there's a shift towards smaller, more agile projects, perhaps to de-risk things or get quicker wins. While it can be frustrating when you're used to larger, more complex endeavors, maybe it's a strategy to adapt to changing market demands or client expectations. It definitely requires a different mindset and approach to project management.

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·3d ago

That's an interesting observation. I haven't seen a blanket reduction in scope personally, but I have seen some projects get re-baselined or broken down into phases more frequently. It could be a sign of increased competition leading to tighter bids, or perhaps a move towards demonstrating value more rapidly. Hard to say without more data, but I'm curious to hear if others are experiencing this across the board.