Change Impact Assessment Block
Document the impact of proposed changes with risk levels, affected systems, teams, and rollback plans.
The Change Impact Assessment block provides a structured format for documenting the potential impact of proposed changes. It captures risk levels, affected areas, rollback strategies, and required approvals, supporting change management processes and architectural governance.
When to Use
Block Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change Title | Yes | Brief description of the change |
| Change Description | No | Detailed explanation of what will change |
| Change Type | No | Category (feature, bugfix, refactor, infrastructure, security) |
| Risk Level | No | Overall risk assessment (critical, high, medium, low) |
| Impact Areas | No | Specific areas affected with impact severity |
| Affected Systems | No | Systems that will be impacted |
| Affected Teams | No | Teams that need to be involved or informed |
| Rollback Plan | No | Strategy for reverting the change |
| Testing Required | No | Testing approach before deployment |
| Approvers | No | People who must approve the change |
Impact Area Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Yes | Name of the impacted area |
| Impact | Yes | Severity level (high, medium, low) |
| Description | No | Details about the impact on this area |
Risk Levels
Example: Database Migration
A high-risk infrastructure change with detailed impact analysis.
Example: Security Update
A critical security change requiring immediate action.