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CHANGE REQUEST
COMPANY NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP CODE
DATE
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Change request forms are the primary project management tool used for requesting any
changes to a specific project and are one piece of the change management process. All project
managers must manage change carefully and implement a thorough change control process to
ensure project’s remain within their approved constraints. Some projects have many
stakeholders with varying levels of interest in the project and change is an inevitable part of any
project lifecycle.
The change request form is filled out by the individual who identifies the need for a change and
submitted to the project team in accordance with the change control process. The project
manager then leads the team in identifying the impacts of the change, whether or not it will
benefit the project, and if it will allow the project to proceed within its approved constraints.
The request is then submitted to the change control board with the project team’s findings
where it is reviewed and either approved, rejected, or deferred until clarification can be sought.
If the change is approved, all project documentation must be updated accordingly and the
change must be communicated to all stakeholders. Some changes may also require re-
baselining of the costs, schedule, or scope. There are many formats for change requests
depending on the organization. Below is one example of a thorough change request form.
The following table shows a common format used for a project change request (next page):
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Disposition:
□ Approve □ Reject □ Defer
Justification of Approval, Rejection, or Deferral: