Change Request Impact Planner
Evaluate change requests against remaining effort and budget, with separate proposed and approved totals.
- 1List your changes
- 2Read the answer as you type
- 3Download or print it
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Assumptions
Results update as you type. Example figures are illustrative.
Your working data
Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.
Detailed analysis
Exports include all results, regardless of the search filter. The HTML report includes assumptions and source data; use your browser’s Print command for PDF.
Chart shows the first 20 rows; negative values use a warm color. Click table headers to sort.
Compare up to four scenarios
Capture the current inputs, change assumptions and capture again. Scenarios are included in downloaded projects.
What this model includes
Tracks direct added effort and cost only. Benefit scores are subjective; opportunity cost, dependencies and schedule effects require separate review.
Import and save safely
CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.
Using Change Request Impact Planner
Evaluate change requests against remaining effort and budget, with separate proposed and approved totals.
- Enter the hours and budget you have left.
- List each change with hours, rate, fixed cost, benefit and decision.
- Check what remains at the top, change decisions to compare, then download it.
Example
The worked example includes Export option, New integration, Theme variant. Change the first remaining hours setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.
Questions & answers
What does Change Request Impact Planner calculate?
Evaluate change requests against remaining effort and budget, with separate proposed and approved totals.
What are the important limitations?
Tracks direct added effort and cost only. Benefit scores are subjective; opportunity cost, dependencies and schedule effects require separate review.
Can I continue my work later?
Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.
What CSV columns do I need?
change, owner, hours, rate, fixed, benefit, status. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.
Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?
No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.
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