Change control is an important part of the project management process. With the pace of change today, it is almost certain that projects will face the demand for change during their life. While change may help ensure projects are aligned with business needs, it important that each change is carefully considered and approved.
The change control process in project management ensures that each change proposed during a project is properly defined, considered and approved before implementation. This makes sure no unnecessary changes are made, services are not disrupted and resources are used efficiently.
Change control contains five stages:
- Proposing a Change
- Summary of Impact
- Decision
- Implementing a Change
- Closing a Change
There are two documents used during the process:
- Change Log: used to provide a record of all changes requested and decisions made.
- Change Request Form: used to document details of the change, including the business case.
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