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Change control procedure pertains to the process of handling changes to an item or project. Changes need to be monitored carefully to make sure that no faults are introduced in the system and that previous benefits gained are not lost.

A Generic Change Control Model

Below you will find a generic change control procedure that might be useful:

1) Identification of the Problem

The identification of potential change can come in different way: for instance a customer may encounter a problem with the item or when a customer makes a suggestion for an improvement.

2) Change Request Analysis

The project manager needs to assess whether the change is feasible and that the benefits from the change will exceed the cost.

3) Evaluation of Change Request

Based on the information received from the project manager, the change committee should decide whether to go on with the change or disregard it.

4) Planning Stage

It is important that proper planning is made on how the changes should be implemented. Some company may choose to implement changes gradually while others might want to implement them in batches.

5) Implementation Stage

Proper control should be made on the implementation of the change to make sure that everything is done according to the plan.

6) Reviewing and Closing

The project manager should make sure that all verifications are made properly and that everything is done according to plan. Then the change cycle is completed.

Change Control: Simple, but Complex

Change control procedure can be quite simple and at the same time can be rather complex. It will all depend on the nature of the change and the project.

Published by Robert Bellarmine for Visitask (project management)