Executing
Change Log
The change log is used to track changes from the change request through the final decision. Typical information includes:
- Identifier
- Category
- Description
- Requestor
- Submission date
- Status
- Disposition
The change log is related to the:
- Change request
- Change management plan
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:
- Change management plan
- Change request
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. |