Baseline Change Control
EVM Terms
Reviewed by forProject Technology - updated Sep 2026
Quick definition: Baseline Change Control is the formal process for reviewing, approving, recording, and communicating changes to the Baseline.
Instead of letting the Baseline shift informally, every proposed change is reviewed, approved, and documented. The details of each proposed change are captured in a Baseline Change Request.
What this means for you
Without change control, the Baseline could drift, and problems could be hidden simply by changing the plan. A controlled process keeps the Baseline stable and every change visible.
Also known as
N/A
Used in
Baseline Change Request approval process
FAQ
What triggers Baseline Change Control?
Usually a Baseline Change Request that describes a proposed change and its effect on scope, cost, or schedule.
Why not just let the baseline update automatically as work changes?
That would defeat the purpose of a Baseline: a stable reference point to measure performance against.
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