A baselined product has been formally reviewed and agreed by responsible management. It provides a reference point for subsequent development and change management.
How to use this tool
Define the baseline criteria
Define the product, scope and baseline criteria.
Record the approved version
Record the approved content, version, owner and date.
Obtain stakeholder agreement
Obtain agreement from accountable stakeholders.
Control subsequent changes
Control and document subsequent changes.
References & further reading
Project Management Institute (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 7th ed. PMI.