Baselining 
 
 
- In this type of review it is essential to 
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- Know the current status as a base of reference
- Know the current "best practice" as the target
- Know the value of the information that is missing
- Know the overall context
- I.e. alignment with the organization's goals and objectives
 
- And know how it flows from source to destination
 
- This type of investigation
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- Is particularly suited to 
- Project portfolio and program management