During stage 2, an early review of the photo design ideas from the Marketing department has highlighted the need for engineering machinery to be operating in the background during the photo sessions. This requires a change to the baselined Product Description for the photos. What action should the Project Manager take?
When there is a need to change a baselined Product Description during a project, it must be formally documented as a potential issue or change request. Logging the change in the Issue Register allows the project management team to assess the impact of the change on the project's objectives and ensure that it is managed appropriately. This process helps maintain control over the project scope, schedule, and budget, and provides a clear record of all changes and their approval status.
A This is because any change to the baselined product description is a potential issue that could impact the project’s objectives. It needs to be formally logged, assessed and approved before implementation. The Issue Register is the correct place to log this as it is a central repository for recording and managing issues. The Project Board can then make an informed decision based on the impact of the change.