scope definition inputs Define the scope of the project Now that the Ranch Hand team has a project manager, everything will go smoothly, right? Well, not exactly. Just assigning a project manager isn't enough to get the scope under control. That's why you need the Scope Definition process. Even the best project managers need to rely on things from the company and the people around them. That's why the inputs to Scope Definition are so important. They contain everything you need to know before you can begin to break the project down into the work that the team members will do. Remember when you wrote down how you'd define the scope? Now use it! Just like with the scope management plan, templates and forms will help save you time. You'll need this because it tells you the business needs, and who your Scope Management Plan