Change Control Process 101

Being able to handle and manage changes during a project can often be very difficult for some project leaders. A scope creed (unconstrained scope expansion) can force a project schedule and budget over the original approval.

Many believe that change control is really only a mindset. No task or project detail can be altered without involvement of the project manager. CODANK Charlotte Web Design and Internet Marketing Company suggest that the change control process should include the following:

Changes are required to be submitted to the manager of the project on a change request form or by e-mail.
The changes need to be logged in using an excel spreadsheet.
The project team should assess the impact of the change on schedule, specifications, and budget.
Impact is discussed with the requester.
The proposed change is then talked over with the sponsor and customer.
The change needs to be either approved or denied; requestor is then notified of the decision.
Stakeholders are notified of the change.

The change is integrated into the Project Plan and deliverables.
On smaller projects, change requests can be submitted via e-mail, but on larger projects, a change request template should be utilized. There are many templates available for a company’s use.

At first glance the change control process may seem bulky, but it is rather simple. A company’s senior management should make good judgments and figure out how much process is just enough to control changes in the organization.

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