The Change Log
Use a change log to list all changes, the owner or originator, and the status. The change log is a WWPMM work product.
Typical Follow-Up Actions for Change Requests
If a change is:
- Accepted and considered to be in-scope, it should be incorporated into the system. Note that the baselines might need to be changed. You must prepare a schedule to incorporate the change along with the resources allocated to handle the change.
- Accepted and considered to be out-of-scope, prepare a proposal that includes the price of the change to the project sponsor. Do not implement the change until the contractual agreement is reached and the contract is revised.
- Rejected, regardless of whether it is considered to be an in-scope or out-of-scope change, ensure that the originator of the change understands why the request was rejected.
- Deferred, regardless of whether it is considered to be an in-scope or out-of-scope change, direct the project team to perform further analysis, consider alternatives, or hold the request until a specified time and then consider it.