Change management - Process
Change control
The process for reviewing, approving and tracking proposed changes
What's it for?
Makes proposed changes visible and agreed before they alter cost, timing or what is being delivered.
For example…
A project board reviews requested changes before approving or rejecting them
A requested reporting change is reviewed for cost and deadline impact before the project board approves it and updates the plan
Think of it like…
Planning permission for renovations: you can still improve the house, but not by knocking through walls overnight without a say-so