The Power of the Change Advisory Board (CAB) in a Strong CMO 

Project Description

In organizations where change is constant, the Change Advisory Board (CAB) plays a vital role in ensuring changes are controlled, aligned, and add real business value. As part of the Change Management Office (CMO), CAB acts as a central hub for evaluating proposed changes from multiple perspectives—business, IT, operations, and compliance.

The real value of CAB lies in structured decision-making. By assessing the impact, risk, urgency, and resource availability of each change, CAB helps avoid surprises and ensures the organization remains in control, even during transformation. It creates transparency, accountability, and traceability in how decisions are made.

Rather than being a bottleneck, a well-functioning CAB enables agility—with governance. It empowers the CMO to make informed decisions, prioritize the right initiatives, and support successful implementation across teams.

CAB brings together the right people at the right time to say:

• Is this change necessary?
• Are we ready?
• What’s the risk—and is it acceptable?

A strong CAB doesn’t slow you down—it clears the path for sustainable, successful change.