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The statement of work (SOW) is one of the first documents you'll create to lay out the entire landscape of the project before you create a project plan and execute it. Because of the great amount of detail required, the prospect of writing one can be daunting.

Each project requires a unique SOW that outlines the specifics of that engagement. That said, almost all SOWs will include seven elements: the Scope of Work, deliverables, time and resources, payment terms, client services, changes, and terms and conditions.

A statement of work (SOW) is a document that provides a description of a given project's requirements. It defines the scope of work being provided, project deliverables, timelines, work location, and payment terms and conditions.

A documented deliverable should provide a means to trace it back to a specific SOW requirement to monitor its development and ensure its quality throughout the project. A project task is an element of work that describes what needs to be done and what needs to be produced.

Without a scope of work document, project stakeholders might have unrealistic expectations about a project, such as assuming certain tasks and deliverables will be done. Therefore, it's important for project managers and project teams to make sure there's a scope of work that lets stakeholders know what to expect.

Who writes the statement of work? Like most project management documents, SoWs are best written collaboratively. However, there are two main parties involved: the client or service provider and the company. SoWs need to be approved by two parties before work on your project really begins.

Each project requires a unique SOW that outlines the specifics of that engagement. That said, almost all SOWs will include seven elements: the Scope of Work, deliverables, time and resources, payment terms, client services, changes, and terms and conditions.

The business person/team closest to the deal should be responsible for the first pass (whether drafting or reviewing). After all, they understand the ins and outs of the project better than anyone else. It is important not to make assumptions, use shortcuts or acronyms, or even gloss over steps in the SOW.

Who? Depending on the kind of the project - internal or external, different roles can be assigned to create a statement of work. If an internal project is planned, the paperwork is often handed to the project management office, project stakeholders, or user groups.

The statement of work is an all-encompassing, detailed document outlining the goals, purpose, guidelines, deliverables, time requirements, costs, etc. The scope of work is one section within the SoW describing in detail the projected outcomes of the project and the specifics about the job done to hit those outcomes.