What is a baseline in project delivery?

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A baseline is the approved reference point for project scope, schedule, or budget.
It is used to measure progress and performance against the original plan.
In one BI project, the initial dashboard delivery timeline was set as the schedule baseline.
Any changes were tracked and compared to the baseline.
Baselines help identify delays or deviations early.
They provide a standard for reporting project status to stakeholders.
As a BA, I ensure requirements and timelines are clearly documented before baseline approval.
Baselines support controlled and predictable project delivery.

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