170 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS + can be documented so that you don't make the same mistake in future, similar projects. In large projects, there can be many changes, and the change log captures these instances as they happen, documents the outcomes, and serves as a reference for the changes during project closure. 7. Update project components. When a change is approved, there are several components of the project that must be updated to reflect the approved change: a. Product scope. The product scope describes the final deliverable from your project that the customer will receive.Your product scope may be the statement of work, detailed design documents, blueprints, or your project proposal.