What is Change Control? Project Management in Under 5

The video discusses the inevitability of change in project management and the importance of a change control process. It highlights the challenges of managing changes, such as budget, schedule, and resources, and emphasizes the need for control. The change control process involves documenting the change request, assessing its implications, and making informed decisions. A change log is maintained to track all requests and decisions, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Why is it challenging to maintain fixed project specifications?

• Because projects are always over budget

• Due to the constant changes in technology, market, and regulations

• Because project managers lack control

• Due to the lack of skilled workers

What is the primary purpose of a change control process?

• To eliminate all changes in a project

• To provide a structured way to manage necessary changes

• To increase project costs

• To speed up project completion

What should be the initial response to a change request?

• Thank you, and request documentation of the change

• No, reject the change

• Ignore the request

• Yes, immediately implement the change

What factors should be considered when evaluating a change request?

• Only the schedule implications

• The financial, schedule, resource implications, and risks

• The personal preferences of the project manager

• Only the financial implications

What happens if a change request is accepted?

• The project manager ignores the request

• The stakeholder is unhappy

• The project manager receives additional budget and resources

• The project is canceled

What is the purpose of a change log?

• To list all project team members

• To document all change requests and decisions

• To record project start and end dates

• To track project failures

What might cause a decision on a change request to be deferred?

• Lack of interest from the project manager

• Insufficient information provided for decision-making

• The project is ahead of schedule

• The change is too beneficial