Changes should be quantified, analyzed and prioritized using some form of a ranking system. The selection and prioritization of changes comes from the work performed by the CCB. The assessment of the CCB reported that these requests are not required in achieving the project objectives. Changes that were not part of the original scope.A new technology or product that may not have been available earlier in the project life cycle, but would significantly improve the probability of project success.Additional knowledge forcing a modification in scope.Typically, these changes are in response to: Changes that were not part of the original scope, but are approved by the CCB along with the associated approved change in schedule and budget.Changes that are necessary in order to meet the objectives of the project.There are three categories of changes that can occur: The CCB can range from the project manager and the project sponsor meeting on a regular basis to review requests, formally or informally, to a committee of representatives from a variety of disciplines throughout the organization. Their purpose is to review and prioritize changes presented during the course of the project. Successful project managers effectively manage changes through the use of change control boards.Ĭhange Control Boards (CCB) can take many shapes. Change requests are inevitable in any project.