When faced with problems within a project, most project managers have a favourite tool in their toolbox (a preferred way of responding).
The change control process enables the Project Manager to consider all the options first and then propose the most effective solution.
There are generally 8 options for changing something:
1. Change the way the team are working.
2. Change the resources on a project.
3. Change the scope of the project.
4. Add tasks to the project.
5. Change the plan or approach.
6. Change the quality of the deliverables of the project.
7. Take the decision to escalate.
8. Terminate the project.