Hal G.
Program & Project Management | Portfolio Managements | Risk Management & Mitigation | Author, Speaker | PMO Development & Leadership | Agile & Waterfall | Project Governance & Compliance | Organizational Psychology
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August 5, 2025
Your change log is a goldmine you can learn from.
Over the last year, I've been meticulously documenting project changes:
• Recording all change requests
• Tracking implementation outcomes
• Analyzing patterns and trends
It's all I review every month-end.
My change log has been eye-opening.
And the best thing about maintaining a detailed change log is that it:
• Provides data for process improvements
• Helps identify root causes of recurring issues
• Informs more accurate future estimates
Your project history is a powerful teacher - if you know how to listen.
Plus if you share insights from your change log, you can:
• Improve organizational learning
• Justify resource needs for future projects
• Demonstrate the value of change management
So remember to treat your change log as more than just documentation - it's a strategic asset.
PS. What's the most valuable lesson you've learned from past project changes?
August 5, 2025