Discussion: Integrated Change Control
Integrated change control, would you apply these objectives to both large/complex and small/simple projects? Why or why not?
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Schwalbe, K. (2013). Information technology project management. Boston: Cengage Learning and 2 more sources
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1) The three main objectives of integrated change control can be described as the influence factors that ensure the change is beneficial, determines when the change has occurred, and to manage those change or changes. It does not really matter what the size of the project is. Change is necessary for the evolution of any project or company. The way change is managed is what makes the difference. Dave Litten said "As work is performed, it is quite natural for changes to be requested. Such changes may for example request the scope of the project to change, timescales to change, budgets to change, or functionality to change (Litten, 2016). The planning phase of a project is really just educated guess concerning time, budget, and personnel. As the project develops, things are noticed that may have been missed. Tracking these changes, and adapting the project is vital towards it success.
References
Litten, D. (2016). Monitor and Control Project Work. Retrieved November 28, 2016, from
https://www.pm-primer.com/monitor-and-control-project-work/
Schwalbe, K. (2013). An Introduction to Project Management (Fourth ed.). Minneapolis, MN: Kathy Schwalbe, LLC.
Taylor, M. D. (2009, December 18). How to Control Changes to The Project. Retrieved November 28, 2016, from The Project Management Hut website:
https://pmhut.com/how-to-control-changes-to-the-project
2) In the reading the book states that the three main objectives of integrated change control are as follows: Influencing the factors that cause changes to ensure that changes are beneficial, determining that a change has occurred, and managing actual changes as they occur. On a small or large scale/complex project these objectives absolutely benefit the outcome of the project. I would apply these objectives because for one, influencing the factors that cause change, in my mind, relates to work environment and motivation. If as a project manager I can influence positive reinforcement to my employees and ensure team welfare, I am more likely to maintain positive productivity and an attitude amongst my workers that ensures positive work ethic.
Determining that a change has occurred is also beneficial to any size project because it allows yourself as the manager and the team to swiftly react to the change and implement any necessary amendments without losing progress or having to extend the deadline. Changes in the project often times require changes in protocol and requirements, in turn requiring a project manager to be able to adapt themselves and their team to those changes. This being said having the ability to notice when this happens is crucial. Finally, managing changes as they occur applies to all projects regardless of size considering that as a manager needs to make sure that any new materials, procedures, or deadlines are adhered to. The only difference between small and large projects would be the fact that most of these objectives are more easily applied to smaller projects because it is easier to influence a smaller project as well as identify and monitor changes, than in larger applications.
References:
Schwalbe, K. (2013). Revised an introduction to project management (4th ed.). Schwalbe Publishing. Minneapolis, MN
Rue, L. W., Byars, L. L., & Ibrahim, N. A. (2012). Management: Skills and application (14th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Higher Education.