Gold plating

Gold plating refers to the practice of adding extra features, functionalities, or costs to a project beyond the original requirements or scope. It often occurs in project management when teams include unnecessary enhancements that don’t add value but increase time and expense. While some additional features might seem beneficial, gold plating can lead to resource waste, delays, and customer dissatisfaction if not carefully controlled. Effective scope management and clear objectives help prevent gold plating, ensuring that a project remains focused, efficient, and aligned with its true goals.