Quick Definition:
Change Management is the formal process of identifying, documenting, approving, and implementing changes to a project’s scope, schedule, or budget. It ensures that changes are handled in a controlled and transparent manner.
The Change Control Process
A typical change control process follows these steps:
- Identify the Change: Anyone can submit a Change Request (CR).
- Impact Assessment: The PM analyzes how the change affects scope, time, cost, and risk.
- Review: The Change Control Board (CCB) reviews the request and the impact assessment.
- Decision: The CCB approves, rejects, or defers the change.
- Implementation: If approved, the project plan is updated and the change is executed.
