Change Request Form
Change request form for managing scope, schedule, and budget changes in projects.
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Project Management
Template Fields
The document includes the following fields:
| # | Field Name | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change Request Number | text | Yes ✓ |
| 2 | Date Submitted | date | Yes ✓ |
| 3 | Requested By | text | Yes ✓ |
| 4 | Project Name | text | Yes ✓ |
| 5 | Change Title | text | Yes ✓ |
| 6 | Change Description | textarea | Yes ✓ |
| 7 |
Change Type
Options:Scope Change, Schedule Change, Budget Change, Technical Change, Process Change |
select | Yes ✓ |
| 8 |
Priority
Options:Low, Medium, High, Critical |
select | Yes ✓ |
| 9 | Justification/Business Case | textarea | Yes ✓ |
| 10 |
Impact Analysis
Columns:Area, Impact, Severity, Affected Items, Mitigation |
table | No |
| 11 | Cost Impact | number | Yes ✓ |
| 12 | Schedule Impact (Days) | number | Yes ✓ |
| 13 |
Status
Options:Submitted, Under Review, Approved, Rejected, Implemented |
select | Yes ✓ |
| 14 | Approval Decision | textarea | No |
Key Benefits
Formal change control process
Impact analysis documentation
Decision accountability
Change history tracking
Scope creep prevention
How to Use This Template
1
Step 1: Describe the requested change in detail
2
Step 2: Categorize the change type and priority
3
Step 3: Conduct impact analysis across all areas
4
Step 4: Estimate cost and schedule impacts
5
Step 5: Submit for change control board review
6
Step 6: Document approval decision and rationale
7
Step 7: Implement approved changes and update project plan
Features
Change type classification
Impact analysis matrix
Cost and schedule impact fields
Approval workflow
Status tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a change request in project management?
A change request is a formal proposal to modify any aspect of an approved project, including scope, schedule, budget, or deliverables.
Who can submit a change request?
Any project stakeholder can submit a change request, including team members, clients, sponsors, or end users. All requests go through the same review process.
How are change requests evaluated?
Through impact analysis examining effects on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risks. The change control board or project sponsor makes the final decision.
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