Planning for Change (Video Guide)

This resource explains integrated change control in project management, focusing on the formal process of identifying, approving, or rejecting changes to project baselines to minimize risks and achieve project goals. It highlights the roles of the Change Control Board (CCB) and change control systems in managing modifications to scope, schedule, and budget, and outlines types of project changes such as timeline, funding, risk events, requirements, quality, resources, and scope. Project changes are categorized as corrective actions, preventative actions, or defect repairs, and various organizational changes are described, including mergers, de-mergers, business process changes, internal reorganizations, relocations, and outsourcing. The resource also identifies common causes of project changes, such as inaccurate estimates, specification changes, new regulations, and missed requirements, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and thorough change management.