How should change requests impacting baselines be handled by a project manager?

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Syed Ashir Riaz

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AI-Powered Social Media Strategist

As a digital marketing strategist and team lead, I believe that value-driven changes are important, but only after conducting proper impact analysis and implementing formal change control. This protects both delivery commitments and long-term stakeholder trust.

Posted: Jan 10, 2026 5:19 AM

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Thomas Walenta Global Project Economy Expert Hackenheim, Germany

There should be a process defined for this in the project management plan.

Normally, change requests are vetted if appropriate/relevant, and if yes, analysed for their impacts and alternatives elaborated, presented to the appropriate change control board, approved or not, if approved communicated, documented and implemented and lastly the implementation is approved.

Posted: Jan 10, 2026 9:04 AM

Lissette Indhira Pimentel Sosa

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Program Manager| HARPER SRL Santo Domingo / Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Should be handled in a structured and transparent way.
The project manager should ensure each request is assessed for impact on scope, schedule, cost, risk, and value before approval. Decisions should follow the defined change control process, with clear documentation and communication, and approved changes should result in updated baselines to keep expectations aligned.

Posted: Jan 13, 2026 8:15 AM

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How should change requests impacting baselines be handled by a project manager?

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