[Developing AV Solutions]After there is an approved labor change to a project, what should the project manager do NEXT?

Upon the approval of a labor change, the project manager's immediate responsibility is to integrate this change into the project's master plan. A change in labor directly impacts resource allocation and task durations, making an update to the project schedule the most critical next step. This action ensures that the project timeline accurately reflects the new scope of work and resource availability, allowing for proper tracking and management of subsequent project activities. This process is central to maintaining control over the project's execution and managing stakeholder expectations regarding the project's completion date. CertEmpire.com

1. AVIXA International. (2020). CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition.

McGraw-Hill.

Chapter 12, "Managing an AV Project," explains that after a change request is approved, the

project manager must update the project documentation, including the project schedule, to reflect

the approved change. This is a core part of the change control process.

2. Project Management Institute. (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge

(PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition.

Section 4.6, "Perform Integrated Change Control," details that the outputs of an approved change

request include updates to the project management plan and project documents. The schedule

baseline is a key component of the project management plan that would require updating

following a labor change.