{"id":39465,"date":"2024-06-20T10:30:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/?p=39465"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T20:20:13","slug":"how-to-make-a-change-management-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/training\/how-to-make-a-change-management-plan","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Change Management Plan (Example & Template Included)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A change management plan is a critical part of any project plan<\/a> and can be the difference between project success and failure. Let’s break down how to create one so you can better manage project change, no matter where it shows up in your project life cycle.<\/p>\n

What Is a Change Management Plan?<\/h2>\n

A change management plan is a document that describes how change is planned, implemented and monitored in a project or across an organization.\u00a0You can think of a change management plan as a roadmap<\/a> that shows all the steps you need to take from identifying the change to realizing it. This plan not only sets the course by which you can execute the change but asks how it will impact the project or organization, how workflows will be affected and whether it will alter your relationship with your customers or teams.<\/p>\n

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\nBy using an effective change management plan, you can manage the process and be more productive in its execution. It helps you control the budget, schedule<\/a>, scope and resources. It even impacts your communication process. In fact, the change management plan is systemic, touching on all aspects of project management. When done correctly, it will minimize the impact on your project or organization.<\/p>\n

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\n\tUse this free Change Management Plan Template for Word to manage your projects better.<\/p>\n\t\t