The provided text explores the phenomenon of scope creep, defining it as the unmanaged expansion of project requirements that destabilizes the balance between time, cost, and quality. The sources identify poorly defined goals, inadequate stakeholder communication, and a leadership "desire to please" as primary catalysts for project failure. Through high-profile case studies like the Denver International Airport and the Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the text illustrates how uncontrolled growth leads to catastrophic financial loss and technical collapse. To combat these risks, the material advocates for a leadership mindset shift that prioritizes clear boundaries and the "kind but clear" refusal of unvetted requests. Additionally, it highlights the importance of quantitative monitoring tools like burndown charts and specialized software to maintain project integrity. Finally, a structured 60-day recovery roadmap is proposed to help organizations re-baseline failing initiatives and establish rigorous change control governance.