Based on that information, the board solicits input from others affected by the change and decides
whether the requested change or fix should be made now, in the future, or not at all.
If the board chooses to make the change, the chairperson assigns a modifier and schedules the work.
The project manager then negotiates any necessary changes in project commitments with the affected
stakeholders. The modifier makes the necessary changes in the affected work products and informs
everyone involved so that they can update the related user documentation, help screens and tests.
The project manager can then update project plans, task lists and schedules to reflect the impact of the
change on the remaining project work. Once the change has been made, it’s the verifier’s job to ensure
that the work is complete and accomplishes the goals approved by the board.
Throughout the process, the board members maintain a database of information about each change
request’s status, time estimates and actual time spent, and other important factors and notations.