Change Control in Business Analysis
Change Control Process Business Analysts often function as agents of change, canvassing for improvements in the business or pointing out when a change should be nipped in the bud, for example, when the costs of implementing a requested feature outweighs the benefits. Changes often mark the beginning of projects, with some change requests coming in during the project and even after the project has been implemented. Not all changes are created equally, however. While some change initiatives are implemented with minimal resistance, some are faced with stiff resistance, conflicting interests and fears that need to be managed to ensure that the desired change sees the light of day. Managing change requests is particularly important in ensuring that the business does not spend its limited resources on changes that offer no real value at the expense of those that can deliver real value and lasting benefits. What is Change Control? Change Control is the process that a company uses to doc...