| Definition |
Baseline is a project-control concept used to manage changes, baselines, corrective actions, configuration, or formal closure. It helps teams keep approved commitments, decisions, and deliverables traceable.
Baseline is a planning concept used to understand who is affected by a change and how the change alters work, expectations, systems, or responsibilities. In Change Management, this analysis guides communication, training, sponsorship, and support decisions.
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| Context & Usage |
Project teams use this concept when a decision, deliverable, baseline, or problem needs controlled handling rather than informal adjustment.
Related concepts include Change Request, Change Control, Configuration Management and Lessons Learned.
It is used during planning to understand affected audiences, work impacts, concerns, communication needs, training needs, and adoption risks.
Related concepts include Stakeholder Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement.
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