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Project Change Control Process
Author: PM Majik
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Contents
1.0 Purpose of this presentation
2.0 5 steps of project change control process
3.1 Identify project change
3.2 Impact assess project change
3.3 Review project change request
3.4 Approve / reject project change request
3.5 Implement project change request
4.0 Summary
5.0 PMO resources
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1.0 Purpose of this presentation
The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the steps that form a
typical project change control process.
These steps can be used when a project or PMO is implementing control processes to
ensure a solid and robust process.
Remember these are general guidelines. You should use them to help tailor a project
change control process that meets the need of your organisation.
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2.0 5 steps of project change control process
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There are 5 core steps that form a typical project change control process,
Project
Change
Control
3.1 Step1: Identify project change request
There must be a recognised approach for raising project change requests.
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Identifying project change process
It is important that there is a structured method on how change is
identified across the project.
In order to support this, it is critical that there is a published change
control framework, that has been communicated, for the project.
This should include details on how an individual can raise a potential
change.
As there is not a set time when a change may occur, it is important that
all stakeholders are made aware of the process for raising a change.
Tip: it is a good idea for the PMO to have a regular agenda item for
formal and informal meetings to ask if there are any new changes.
Change request identification triage
It is likely that some changes will not progress or not even be true
change requests. Therefore, it is a good idea to implement a triage
process.
The PMO can help by implementing a process where any potential
change is discussed first to see if it is appropriate. If so then the change
request form can be completed.
The next phase of triage is after the change request form is populated.
A further check can be made to see if it still makes sense to progress. If
it does this acts as the QA step to ensure the change is ready for impact
assessment.
These checks can save a lot of time for the project. However, they must
also ensure that genuine requests can be raised.
Change request form
When a potential change is identified, it should be raised on
the defined change request template. This should allow the
capture of:
•Change request title
•Name of requestor
•Date
•Project
•Brief overview of change
•Reason for change
•Impact of not implementing change
•Date change required
The aim is to allow for the change to be understood and to
allow the impact assessment to be completed.
Additional Resource
https://www.pmmajik.com/identifying-proje
3.2 Step 2: Impact assessment
All project change requests must be impact assessed to understand the effect they
will have on the scope, budget and timeline of the project.
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Impact Assessment Process
The person(s) completing the impact assessment should conduct
analysis to understand the impact of the change. Note: before you can
conduct the impact assessment the identification and capture step of the
change process must be complete (see
Identifying project change requests).
It is a good idea to capture the impact in a structured manner and,
where appropriate, detail the specific impact in respect of:
•Scope
•Budget / Costs
•Schedule / Timeline / Plan
•Benefits / Outcomes
•External to Project
It is worth spending a moment on the last item, “external to project”. It is
possible to have a change that does not impact or even assists the
project. However, it could have an adverse impact on an external
project.
For example, a project may be delivering a new piece of functionality for
online and telephone sales, in doing so there is a need to upgrade the
security infrastructure. If a decision is made not to implement the online
sales element, then the security infrastructure upgrade may no longer be
required. This could impact another project that was dependent on the
security upgrade.
Impact assessment template
The change request template is typically in the form of a word
processor or spreadsheet document with predefined fields to
capture the key aspects of the request.
Some organisations may have enterprise wide project
management platforms that have online forms for the
submission of change details.
The principles are the same, a structured form that ensures
the correct information is captured.
A change request template and change log template can be
found in the PMO Template Framework.
Additional Resource
https://www.pmmajik.com/impact-assessme
3.3 Step 3: Review project change request
All project change requests must be reviewed by all relevant stakeholders to ensure
that the change is understood and identify any concerns.
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Review process
Very simply this is where each team reviewing the proposed change,
review the proposal and known impact assessment to:
•Ensure they understand the proposed change
•Check information is correct to the best of their knowledge
•Ensure that any known impact is identified and correctly explained
This process allows for any points to be clarified and missing impacts to
be captured.
The aim is that the reviewer is able to fully understand in order to make
a decision to agree or reject the change.
Tip: If there are many questions arising, it might be worth holding a
review session with the interested parties to allow the points to be
discussed. This can be an efficient process when a number of parties
have questions concerning the change.
Don’t forget to set a deadline for the reviews to be complete. The PMO
can help ensure that all reviewers complete their reviews by the
deadline. If not this will delay when the change request can go forward
for formal approval.
Review completion
When all parties have reviewed and provided feedback, the change
request is ready to go for formal approval.
Change Request review template
While a specific change request template can be used, a
better option is to include a review section within the change
request / impact assessment template.
This will then allow each reviewer to provide feedback on their
copy of the form.
The project manager / PMO can then review all of the
individual feedback and consolidate as appropriate so all
important themes and points are captured on one form.
It is also a good idea to include a section that lists all of the
teams / functions who could review a change. This can then
be used to indicate who needs to review and who is not
applicable (N/A). It can even capture the name of who
conducted the review for a given team and date.
The advantage of this is it reminds the person who is raising
the change of all the areas that they need to engage.
Additional Resource
https://www.pmmajik.com/review-of-projec
3.4 Step 4: Approval / Rejection process
All project change requests must have a decision of either approve or reject.
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Approve / reject process
The process is very simple. All stakeholders required to make the
decision need to have the change request details shared with them so
they can make a decision.
It is important that the process is documented including, how a decision
can be made. For example what if there are 10 stakeholders who need
to make the decision.
If 6 vote “yes” is that sufficient? What happens if 5 vote “yes” and 5 vote
“no”? Who is responsible for a deciding vote?
Then is could be that all 10 have to vote “yes” for a decision.
You need to think what is appropriate for your organisation.
Tip: It is a good idea for the PMO to organise a central Change Board.
This then allows for all project change requests to be presented with all
stakeholders present. The change request can then be presented
(normally by the project manager) and a debate can then take place to
reach consensus.
By issuing a terms of reference for the Change Board, this will ensure all
parties understand the governance for decisions.
The added benefit is the meeting can be captured in the minutes of the
meeting as an official record of decisions.
Approve / reject template
There is no specific template required for the review / reject
step of the process.
However, it is a good idea to have a central register of change
requests. This can be used to produce a meeting pack for the
Change Board to allow the project change requests to be
reviewed.
This is a good approach as it minimises the need to create
additional documents. The PMO should be able to copy and
paste the appropriate part of the change request register.
The meeting material should then be published at least 24
business hours, ideally 48 hours ahead of the meeting to allow
for the material to be reviewed by the stakeholders.
A change request and change request register template can
be found in the PMO Template Framework.
Additional Resource
https://www.pmmajik.com/approval-rejectio
3.5 Step 5: Implement project change request
The project change control process is not complete until the required change has
been incorporated into the scope of the project.
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Implement project change request process
When a decision has been reached concerning a project change
request, there are a number of actions for the PMO:
•Ensure that the change request template and any supporting
information is stored so that there is a record of what information was
used to reach the decision.
•Ensure that the decision from the Change Board is clearly
communicated to all relevant stakeholders. This is especially important
for the project manager / project team who needs to implement the
change.
•Update the change control register to record the outcome of the
decision.
•Update any financial records in respect of updated budget. Note: this
may also require an update by the finance team.
•Update any centrally held plan dates. A good example is where an
organisation uses an enterprise project planning tool like Clarity.
Changes to baselined milestones might only be able to be changed by
the central PMO.
Update any other central record, report, etc where the timeline, budget,
scope, etc is recorded and reported.
The project manager and / or project team will need to:
Ensure change decision has been communicated across project team.
•Update scope of project to reflect agreed change.
•Update project plans with revised dates and activities to support
change.
•Update financial tracking with new budget.
•Update reports with revised timeline, budget and scope.
Implement project change request template
There is no specific implement change request template.
However, it is a good idea for the PMO to include fields on the
change request template and change register to allow a date
to be recorded that all of the necessary steps have been taken
to action the change request.
A change request and change request register template can
be found in the PMO Template Framework.
It is also a good idea to create a Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) - a checklist, to ensure that all steps are
completed consistently when a change request is agreed.
You can find out more about SOP in the post,
The Power of PMO SOP's.
Additional Resource
https://www.pmmajik.com/implement
ation-of-project-change-request/
4.0 Summary
A robust, easy to use project change control process is a must for successfully
managing one or more projects. Implementing the 5 core steps below will provide a
solid process for your organisation.
Reminder of the 5 core project change control steps:
1. Identify project change request
2. Impact assess project change request
3. Review project change request
4. Accept / reject project change request
5. Implement project change request
Additional Resource
https://www.pmmajik.com/overview-project-change-control-process/
If you are interested in ready made project change control templates, consider
investing in a set of professional PMO Templates. This will allow the rapid
implementation of tools and processes.
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5.0 PMO resources
If you want more information, visit www.pmmajik.com where you will find lots of project
and PMO resources including the FREE guide, 7 Steps to Set-Up a PMO.
Visit http://www.pmmajik.com/set-pmo/
PM Majik Website
On the PM Majik website you will find over 200 articles that contain practical and
pragmatic tips and insights for designing, mobilising and managing a PMO. New
articles are added weekly. Topic requests are encouraged from the community.
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5 steps project change control process

  • 1. Project Change Control Process Author: PM Majik Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com
  • 2. Contents 1.0 Purpose of this presentation 2.0 5 steps of project change control process 3.1 Identify project change 3.2 Impact assess project change 3.3 Review project change request 3.4 Approve / reject project change request 3.5 Implement project change request 4.0 Summary 5.0 PMO resources Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com
  • 3. 1.0 Purpose of this presentation The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the steps that form a typical project change control process. These steps can be used when a project or PMO is implementing control processes to ensure a solid and robust process. Remember these are general guidelines. You should use them to help tailor a project change control process that meets the need of your organisation. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com
  • 4. 2.0 5 steps of project change control process Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com There are 5 core steps that form a typical project change control process, Project Change Control
  • 5. 3.1 Step1: Identify project change request There must be a recognised approach for raising project change requests. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com Identifying project change process It is important that there is a structured method on how change is identified across the project. In order to support this, it is critical that there is a published change control framework, that has been communicated, for the project. This should include details on how an individual can raise a potential change. As there is not a set time when a change may occur, it is important that all stakeholders are made aware of the process for raising a change. Tip: it is a good idea for the PMO to have a regular agenda item for formal and informal meetings to ask if there are any new changes. Change request identification triage It is likely that some changes will not progress or not even be true change requests. Therefore, it is a good idea to implement a triage process. The PMO can help by implementing a process where any potential change is discussed first to see if it is appropriate. If so then the change request form can be completed. The next phase of triage is after the change request form is populated. A further check can be made to see if it still makes sense to progress. If it does this acts as the QA step to ensure the change is ready for impact assessment. These checks can save a lot of time for the project. However, they must also ensure that genuine requests can be raised. Change request form When a potential change is identified, it should be raised on the defined change request template. This should allow the capture of: •Change request title •Name of requestor •Date •Project •Brief overview of change •Reason for change •Impact of not implementing change •Date change required The aim is to allow for the change to be understood and to allow the impact assessment to be completed. Additional Resource https://www.pmmajik.com/identifying-proje
  • 6. 3.2 Step 2: Impact assessment All project change requests must be impact assessed to understand the effect they will have on the scope, budget and timeline of the project. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com Impact Assessment Process The person(s) completing the impact assessment should conduct analysis to understand the impact of the change. Note: before you can conduct the impact assessment the identification and capture step of the change process must be complete (see Identifying project change requests). It is a good idea to capture the impact in a structured manner and, where appropriate, detail the specific impact in respect of: •Scope •Budget / Costs •Schedule / Timeline / Plan •Benefits / Outcomes •External to Project It is worth spending a moment on the last item, “external to project”. It is possible to have a change that does not impact or even assists the project. However, it could have an adverse impact on an external project. For example, a project may be delivering a new piece of functionality for online and telephone sales, in doing so there is a need to upgrade the security infrastructure. If a decision is made not to implement the online sales element, then the security infrastructure upgrade may no longer be required. This could impact another project that was dependent on the security upgrade. Impact assessment template The change request template is typically in the form of a word processor or spreadsheet document with predefined fields to capture the key aspects of the request. Some organisations may have enterprise wide project management platforms that have online forms for the submission of change details. The principles are the same, a structured form that ensures the correct information is captured. A change request template and change log template can be found in the PMO Template Framework. Additional Resource https://www.pmmajik.com/impact-assessme
  • 7. 3.3 Step 3: Review project change request All project change requests must be reviewed by all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the change is understood and identify any concerns. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com Review process Very simply this is where each team reviewing the proposed change, review the proposal and known impact assessment to: •Ensure they understand the proposed change •Check information is correct to the best of their knowledge •Ensure that any known impact is identified and correctly explained This process allows for any points to be clarified and missing impacts to be captured. The aim is that the reviewer is able to fully understand in order to make a decision to agree or reject the change. Tip: If there are many questions arising, it might be worth holding a review session with the interested parties to allow the points to be discussed. This can be an efficient process when a number of parties have questions concerning the change. Don’t forget to set a deadline for the reviews to be complete. The PMO can help ensure that all reviewers complete their reviews by the deadline. If not this will delay when the change request can go forward for formal approval. Review completion When all parties have reviewed and provided feedback, the change request is ready to go for formal approval. Change Request review template While a specific change request template can be used, a better option is to include a review section within the change request / impact assessment template. This will then allow each reviewer to provide feedback on their copy of the form. The project manager / PMO can then review all of the individual feedback and consolidate as appropriate so all important themes and points are captured on one form. It is also a good idea to include a section that lists all of the teams / functions who could review a change. This can then be used to indicate who needs to review and who is not applicable (N/A). It can even capture the name of who conducted the review for a given team and date. The advantage of this is it reminds the person who is raising the change of all the areas that they need to engage. Additional Resource https://www.pmmajik.com/review-of-projec
  • 8. 3.4 Step 4: Approval / Rejection process All project change requests must have a decision of either approve or reject. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com Approve / reject process The process is very simple. All stakeholders required to make the decision need to have the change request details shared with them so they can make a decision. It is important that the process is documented including, how a decision can be made. For example what if there are 10 stakeholders who need to make the decision. If 6 vote “yes” is that sufficient? What happens if 5 vote “yes” and 5 vote “no”? Who is responsible for a deciding vote? Then is could be that all 10 have to vote “yes” for a decision. You need to think what is appropriate for your organisation. Tip: It is a good idea for the PMO to organise a central Change Board. This then allows for all project change requests to be presented with all stakeholders present. The change request can then be presented (normally by the project manager) and a debate can then take place to reach consensus. By issuing a terms of reference for the Change Board, this will ensure all parties understand the governance for decisions. The added benefit is the meeting can be captured in the minutes of the meeting as an official record of decisions. Approve / reject template There is no specific template required for the review / reject step of the process. However, it is a good idea to have a central register of change requests. This can be used to produce a meeting pack for the Change Board to allow the project change requests to be reviewed. This is a good approach as it minimises the need to create additional documents. The PMO should be able to copy and paste the appropriate part of the change request register. The meeting material should then be published at least 24 business hours, ideally 48 hours ahead of the meeting to allow for the material to be reviewed by the stakeholders. A change request and change request register template can be found in the PMO Template Framework. Additional Resource https://www.pmmajik.com/approval-rejectio
  • 9. 3.5 Step 5: Implement project change request The project change control process is not complete until the required change has been incorporated into the scope of the project. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com Implement project change request process When a decision has been reached concerning a project change request, there are a number of actions for the PMO: •Ensure that the change request template and any supporting information is stored so that there is a record of what information was used to reach the decision. •Ensure that the decision from the Change Board is clearly communicated to all relevant stakeholders. This is especially important for the project manager / project team who needs to implement the change. •Update the change control register to record the outcome of the decision. •Update any financial records in respect of updated budget. Note: this may also require an update by the finance team. •Update any centrally held plan dates. A good example is where an organisation uses an enterprise project planning tool like Clarity. Changes to baselined milestones might only be able to be changed by the central PMO. Update any other central record, report, etc where the timeline, budget, scope, etc is recorded and reported. The project manager and / or project team will need to: Ensure change decision has been communicated across project team. •Update scope of project to reflect agreed change. •Update project plans with revised dates and activities to support change. •Update financial tracking with new budget. •Update reports with revised timeline, budget and scope. Implement project change request template There is no specific implement change request template. However, it is a good idea for the PMO to include fields on the change request template and change register to allow a date to be recorded that all of the necessary steps have been taken to action the change request. A change request and change request register template can be found in the PMO Template Framework. It is also a good idea to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) - a checklist, to ensure that all steps are completed consistently when a change request is agreed. You can find out more about SOP in the post, The Power of PMO SOP's. Additional Resource https://www.pmmajik.com/implement ation-of-project-change-request/
  • 10. 4.0 Summary A robust, easy to use project change control process is a must for successfully managing one or more projects. Implementing the 5 core steps below will provide a solid process for your organisation. Reminder of the 5 core project change control steps: 1. Identify project change request 2. Impact assess project change request 3. Review project change request 4. Accept / reject project change request 5. Implement project change request Additional Resource https://www.pmmajik.com/overview-project-change-control-process/ If you are interested in ready made project change control templates, consider investing in a set of professional PMO Templates. This will allow the rapid implementation of tools and processes. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com
  • 11. 5.0 PMO resources If you want more information, visit www.pmmajik.com where you will find lots of project and PMO resources including the FREE guide, 7 Steps to Set-Up a PMO. Visit http://www.pmmajik.com/set-pmo/ PM Majik Website On the PM Majik website you will find over 200 articles that contain practical and pragmatic tips and insights for designing, mobilising and managing a PMO. New articles are added weekly. Topic requests are encouraged from the community. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. www.pmmajik.com