Stakeholders want frequent changes after sign-off. How do you manage this?

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After sign-off, I first understand the exact change the stakeholder is requesting and the reason behind it.
I check whether the change is a minor adjustment or something that impacts the scope, timeline, or data model.
If it is small, like a label change or filter adjustment, I handle it quickly without affecting the release plan.
If it affects scope, I explain the impact on timeline, effort, and dependencies.
I usually document the request as a change request and get approval before implementing it.
In one dashboard project, stakeholders requested additional KPIs after sign-off.
I evaluated the effort and scheduled those KPIs for the next iteration instead of delaying the current release.
This helped maintain the project timeline while still addressing stakeholder needs.
Clear communication and proper change management help avoid uncontrolled scope changes.

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