The Fellowship of the Scope Creep

For delivering a project whose requirements tripled while the deadline stayed exactly where it was.

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Choose a format Metal challenge coin Coming soon 1.75" antique-bronze coin with a 3D high-relief front, raised rim lettering and a beaded edge. Ships in a clear capsule with a backing card. Plastic challenge coin Coming soon 1.75" soft PVC (rubber) coin with 2-3 levels of relief, painted in antique-bronze tones. Lighter and lower-cost than metal. Ships in a clear capsule with a backing card. Die-cut vinyl sticker Coming soon 3" die-cut vinyl sticker of the coin artwork with a UV- and water-resistant laminate. Laptop and water-bottle grade.

Physical coins and stickers are coming soon. Until then, you can email this coin for free.

Meaning

For delivering a project whose requirements tripled while the deadline stayed exactly where it was.

Design

Front (Obverse)

Top rim: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE SCOPE CREEP
Bottom rim: SAME DEADLINE
Center: A small, determined developer walks up a winding mountain path carrying a backpack that grows taller with every step. Tags hanging off it read "JUST ONE MORE FEATURE", "MOBILE TOO?", and "CAN IT ALSO...".

Back (Reverse)

A calendar with the original due date circled and never moved, surrounded by laurels.

Finish & Style

Antique bronze challenge coin, ~1.75" diameter, high-relief center scene, raised rim lettering, beaded outer edge. Matches the existing ITChallengeCoins series.

How to Earn It

Deliver a project after its scope grew by at least 50% with no change to the deadline.
Or successfully push back on scope and protect the team's timeline.

Citation

For carrying a burden that grew with every mile, and still arriving on the appointed day.