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In PRINCE2, change control and configuration management are two interconnected processes that help manage changes to project deliverables and ensure the integrity and consistency of project configurations. Here's an overview of PRINCE2 change control and configuration management:

Change Control:
1. Change Identification: Change control starts with identifying and documenting proposed changes to the project. Changes can arise from various sources, such as stakeholders, risks, issues, or evolving requirements.

2. Change Evaluation: Proposed changes are evaluated to understand their potential impacts on the project's objectives, plans, resources, risks, and benefits. The evaluation considers the feasibility, costs, risks, and benefits of implementing the changes.

3. Impact Assessment: The impact assessment determines the effects of proposed changes on the project's products, schedules, costs, and resources. It involves analyzing the potential impacts and dependencies, both within the project and on external factors.

4. Change Approval: Based on the impact assessment, changes are reviewed and approved or rejected by the appropriate authority. The approval is typically granted by the project board or change control board, considering the recommendations and analysis provided.

5. Change Implementation: Approved changes are implemented in a controlled manner, ensuring that necessary adjustments are made to the project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets. The implementation process includes updating relevant documentation and informing stakeholders of the approved changes.

6. Change Communication: Effective communication is essential throughout the change control process. Stakeholders need to be informed about proposed changes, their status, and the decisions made. Clear and timely communication helps manage expectations and maintain stakeholder engagement.

Configuration Management:
1. Configuration Item (CI) Identification: Configuration management involves identifying and documenting the project's configuration items (CIs). CIs are the products, components, and assets that are subject to change control and need to be managed throughout the project lifecycle.

2. Configuration Baseline: A configuration baseline is a snapshot of the project's CIs at a specific point in time. It represents the approved version of the project's products and associated documentation. Baselines provide a reference point for comparison when changes occur.

3. Configuration Item Records: Configuration item records capture detailed information about each CI, including its specifications, versions, dependencies, and relationships with other CIs. These records help maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date configuration status for each item.

4. Configuration Identification and Control: Configuration identification involves uniquely identifying and labeling each CI to ensure traceability and control. Configuration control ensures that changes to CIs are managed through the change control process, maintaining consistency and integrity.

5. Configuration Status Accounting: Configuration status accounting involves recording and reporting the status of CIs, including their versions, changes, and baselines. It helps track the evolution of CIs, understand their current status, and assess the impact of changes.

6. Configuration Verification and Audit: Configuration verification involves checking that CIs and associated documentation meet the specified requirements and standards. Configuration audits are conducted to verify compliance with the established configuration management processes and identify any discrepancies or non-conformities.

By implementing effective change control and configuration management processes, PRINCE2 ensures that changes are managed in a controlled manner and that the project's configurations remain consistent, traceable, and aligned with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.