What is meant by Change management?
"Changemanagement" refers to the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring changes within a business or project to ensure that these changes are effectively and controlled.
Typical functions of software in the field of "change management" include:
- Change Request Management: Capturing, prioritizing, and tracking change requests or proposals from various stakeholders.
- Change Documentation: Documenting all aspects of a change, including its rationale, impacts, scheduling, and responsibilities.
- Approval Workflow: Establishing workflows for the approval of changes by relevant parties to ensure they receive the necessary approvals before being implemented.
- Version Control: Tracking changes and versions of documents, files, or configurations to keep track of the development process.
- Communication and Notifications: Providing communication channels and notifications to keep relevant stakeholders informed about the status of changes.
- Risk Management: Assessing the risks associated with changes and implementing measures to minimize or avoid risks.