A Change Control Board (CCB) is a group of stakeholders responsible for reviewing, evaluating, approving, or rejecting changes to a software system. It ensures that changes are properly managed, align with project goals and do not negatively impact the system’s integrity or functionality. Key responsibilities include:
Purpose:
- Review and approve proposed changes
- Ensure controlled change implementation
Composition:
- Stakeholders from various departments
- Often includes management, development, QA
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate change requests
- Assess the impact of changes
- Prioritise and schedule changes
- Ensure proper documentation
Process:
- Receive change requests
- Review and discuss proposals
- Make decisions (approve, reject, defer)
- Communicate decisions
Benefits:
- Maintains system stability
- Ensures changes align with business goals
- Provides traceability for changes
CCBs help organisations manage software changes in a structured, controlled manner.