CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE A Change Impact Assessment Template, also called a Change Management Risk Assessment Template, is a structured document used to identify, evaluate, and manage the impacts and risks associated with organisational change. It helps organisations understand what will change, who will be affected, how severe the impact will be, and what actions are needed to reduce disruption and risk. 01 CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE It is commonly used for changes such as: Process updates or workflow redesigns Software or system implementations Regulatory or compliance-driven changes Organisational restructuring Policy or procedure updates Product, formulation, or supplier changes (especially in regulated industries) Organisations should use a change impact assessment template to: Reduce operational and compliance risks Improve decision-making Support regulatory and audit requirements Minimise employee resistance Ensure business continuity Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. This template is valuable across multiple functions and seniority levels: Leadership and Management Change Managers and Project Managers EHS, Compliance and Quality Teams IT and Digital Transformation Teams HR and People Operations Regulated and High-Risk Industries (Organisations in chemicals, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy, food, and FMCG, where unmanaged change can have serious safety or compliance consequences)