{"id":23002,"date":"2020-05-13T16:50:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T16:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/itil-request-for-change-template\/"},"modified":"2024-04-25T13:07:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T13:07:19","slug":"itil-request-for-change-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/itil-request-for-change-template\/","title":{"rendered":"ITIL Request for Change (RFC) Template"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"introduction\">\n <h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/64191abc-4f91-462a-ad6a-70ddc31e984b\/kuW6-bMAUlj2rlmMlA9OHA.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/64191abc-4f91-462a-ad6a-70ddc31e984b\/kuW6-bMAUlj2rlmMlA9OHA.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Unless there is some kind of exceptional circumstance, <strong>no formal change in the IT space can be implemented without a Request for Change (RFC) form.<\/strong>&nbsp;In short, this form is the first step to making a change, and<strong> contains all information<\/strong> required for review and approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>It might not be so glamorous, but <strong>this basic template is incredibly powerful<\/strong> and can lead to changes that have a huge impact on the growth of your organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>By using the change request form process, you can:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Formally record all change proposals<\/li>\n   <li>Accurately evaluate the impact of implementation<\/li>\n   <li>Identify counter-measures to minimize risk<\/li>\n   <li>Outline a back-out strategy in case of failure<\/li>\n   <li>List the costs and benefits of adopting the change<\/li>\n   <li>Establish an efficient submission and approval process<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>A little info about Process Street<\/h5>\n  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a> is&nbsp;<strong>superpowered checklists<\/strong>. By using our software to document your processes, you are instantly creating an actionable workflow in which tasks can be assigned to team members, automated, and monitored in real-time to ensure they are being executed as intended, each and every time.<\/p>\n  <p>The point is to&nbsp;<strong>minimize human error, increase accountability<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>provide employees with all of the tools and information necessary<\/strong>&nbsp;to complete their tasks as effectively as possible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-basic-details\">\n <h2>Enter basic details<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>First, enter basic information regarding<strong> individuals proposing the change <\/strong>and the<strong> date<\/strong> when the proposal will be <strong>submitted<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Change owner - Name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Change owner - Email address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Initiator of the RFC - Name (if different to the change owner) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Initiator of the RFC - Email address (if different to the change owner) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Has a proposal for this change been submitted at an earlier date? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of latest (current) submission <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-change-type\">\n <h2>Enter change type<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Select what<strong> type of change<\/strong> you are proposing from the drop-down list below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-danger\">If you select <strong>\"Other\", be sure to elaborate<\/strong> in the text form field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Change type <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Application\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Network\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Database\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Operating System\/Utilities\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Hardware\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      6\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Procedures\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      7\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Security\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      8\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Schedule Outage\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      9\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Other\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Description of \"Other\" change type <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"state-proposed-change-priority\">\n <h2>State proposed change priority<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Select a<strong> priority level<\/strong> for the proposal from the list below<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Change proposal priority level <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Very High (Emergency)\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     High\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Normal\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Low\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-prior-change-proposal\">\n <h2>Upload prior change proposal<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Upload the <strong>prior change proposal below for reference.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Prior change proposal <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"change-proposal\">\n <h2>Change proposal:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"detail-the-proposed-change\">\n <h2>Detail the proposed change<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Concisely<strong> describe the change<\/strong>&nbsp;in the form field below<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Description of the change <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"explain-the-reason-for-its-implementation\">\n <h2>Explain the reason for its implementation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Explain <strong>why<\/strong> the change should be implemented.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Reason for the change <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"change-evaluation\">\n <h2>Change evaluation:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"evaluate-the-business-impact\">\n <h2>Evaluate the business impact<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Outline what you foresee the <strong>business impact <\/strong>being if this<strong> change is implemented.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Business impact <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-which-services-will-be-affected\">\n <h2>Identify which services will be affected<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>List which services will be affected by the change, along with a <strong>short description<\/strong> of <em><strong>how<\/strong><\/em> the service will be affected during and after implementation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Services affected by the change <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"propose-a-time-schedule-for-the-implementation\">\n <h2>Propose a time schedule for the implementation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Although its too early to confirm a time schedule for the change proposal, its good to make some <strong>estimates that give an idea of how long the process will take.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Answer questions like:<\/p>\n  <p><em>When do you think the change needs to be made?<\/em><\/p>\n  <p><em>How long do you anticipate the implementation process taking?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of recommended change implementation <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Detailed time schedule <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-the-risks-of-implementation\">\n <h2>Identify the risks of implementation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Risks of implementation <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"propose-counter-measures\">\n <h2>Propose counter measures<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>To <strong>maximize the chances of your proposal being approved<\/strong> and the change implemented within the time schedule you suggested, <strong>outlining clear counter-measures to neutralize any significant risks<\/strong> is absolutely critical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Review the list of risks and determine what counter-measures could be taken<\/strong> to mitigate them as effectively as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Risks of implementation:<\/strong>&nbsp;{{form.Risks_of_implementation}}<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Counter-measures to risks of implementation <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"outline-a-backout-strategy-in-case-of-failure\">\n <h2>Outline a back-out strategy in case of failure<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>In case the change implementation fails, what is the<strong> back-out strategy to ensure services and business operations return to normal<\/strong> as soon as possible?<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Describe below what steps should be taken<\/strong> in order to return to normal function if the change implementation fails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Back-out strategy <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"estimation-of-resources-requirements\">\n <h2>Estimation of resources requirements:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"estimate-required-personnel-resources\">\n <h2>Estimate required personnel resources<\/h2>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Estimation of required personnel resources <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"estimate-work-effort-for-the-personnel-resources\">\n <h2>Estimate work effort for the personnel resources<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Next, attach a level of work effort that you anticipate for each personnel.<\/p>\n  <p>How many <strong>hours\/days of work do you think will be required<\/strong> from each personnel resource?<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Personnel resources:&nbsp;<\/strong>{{form.Estimation_of_required_personnel_resources}}<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Estimation of work effort required by each personnel <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-any-supporting-documents\">\n <h2>Upload any supporting documents<\/h2>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Supporting document #1 <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Supporting document #2 <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"rfc-submission\">\n <h2>RFC submission:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"review-all-information-in-the-proposal\">\n <h2>Review all information in the proposal<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>All of the information entered in this checklist is presented below so you can easily format it into a separate document if required by your organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <h5>Basic details<\/h5>\n  <p><strong>Change owner:<\/strong> {{form.Change_owner_-_Name}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Initiator of the RFC:<\/strong> {{form.Initiator_of_the_RFC_-_Name_(if_different_to_the_change_owner)}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Change priority:<\/strong> {{form.Change_proposal_priority_level}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Prior change proposal:<\/strong> {{form.Prior_change_proposal}}<\/p>\n  <h5>Change proposal:&nbsp;<\/h5>\n  <p><strong>Description of proposed change:<\/strong> {{form.Description_of_the_change}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Reason for the change:<\/strong> {{form.Reason_for_the_change}}<\/p>\n  <h5>Change evaluation:&nbsp;<\/h5>\n  <p><strong>Business impact:<\/strong> {{form.Business_impact}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Services that will be affected:<\/strong> {{form.Services_affected_by_the_change}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Proposed time schedule:<\/strong> {{form.Detailed_time_schedule}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Risks of implementation:<\/strong> {{form.Risks_of_implementation}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Counter-measures:<\/strong> {{form.Counter-measures_to_risks_of_implementation}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Back-out strategy:<\/strong> {{form.Back-out_strategy}}<\/p>\n  <h5>Resource requirements:<\/h5>\n  <p><strong>Required personnel resources:<\/strong> {{form.Estimation_of_required_personnel_resources}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Estimation of required work effort:<\/strong> {{form.Estimation_of_work_effort_required_by_each_personnel}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Supporting documents:<\/strong> {{form.Supporting_document_#1}} {{form.Supporting_document_#2}}<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-rfc-ready-for-submission\">\n <h2>Approval: RFC ready for submission<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Review all information in the proposal<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-the-final-rfc-document\">\n <h2>Upload the final RFC document<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Upload the <strong>final RFC document and\/or link to it.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>This is what will be submitted to change management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Request for Change (RFC) form <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"url-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Link to Request for Change (RFC) form <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"submit-rfc-to-change-management\">\n <h2>Submit RFC to change management<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Submit the change proposal to change management, knowing that you have covered each and every aspect of the change, thereby <strong>maximizing your chances of approval and swift implementation.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>RFC file: <\/strong>{{form.Request_for_Change_(RFC)_form}}<\/p>\n  <p><strong>RFC link: <\/strong>{{form.Link_to_Request_for_Change_(RFC)_form}}<\/p>\n  <p>For <strong>tracking purposes<\/strong>, you can also enter the <strong>link to the change record<\/strong> below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"url-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Link to change record <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section 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