CHANGE & VERSIONING

Change & Versioning define how standards evolve without undermining consistency. This component ensures updates are deliberate, traceable, and governed over time.

Change is inevitable in any operating environment. Without control, however, change introduces inconsistency, confusion, and risk.

The Change & Versioning component defines how standards are reviewed, updated, approved, and communicated. It ensures that evolution occurs without fragmenting the framework or weakening decision consistency.

The purpose of Change & Versioning is to allow standards to evolve in a controlled and transparent manner.

Specifically, this component is designed to:

• Maintain consistency over time
• Prevent uncontrolled or informal changes
• Ensure updates are reviewed and approved
• Preserve traceability and decision history
• Support learning and continuous improvement

Changes are initiated through formal requests and assessed against defined criteria. Approved changes are version-controlled, documented, and communicated before implementation.

Previous versions remain accessible for reference, ensuring decisions made under earlier standards remain defensible and auditable.

This approach allows the framework to adapt while preserving trust, consistency, and accountability.