Executing

Change Log

The change log is used to track changes from the change request through the final decision. Typical information includes:

The change log is related to the:

The change log is used in 4.6 Perform Integrated Change Control in the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition.

It is a dynamic document that is updated throughout the project.

Tailoring Tips

Consider the following tips to help tailor the change log to meet your needs:

You can include additional summary information from the change request in the log, such as cost or schedule impact.
You can add a check box that indicates whether the change is mandatory (such as a legal requirement) or discretionary.
The change log can also record information to track configuration management, such as which con- figurable items are impacted.
Some IT projects include a field that indicates if a change is a bug fix.

Alignment

The change log should be aligned and consistent with the following documents:

Document Element	Description
Identifier	Enter a unique change identifier.
Category	Enter the category from the change request form.
Description	Describe the proposed change.
Requestor	Enter the name of the person requesting the change.
Submission date	Enter the date the change was submitted.
Status	Enter the status as open, pending, closed.
Disposition	Enter the outcome of the change request as approved, deferred, or rejected.