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The hidden value of a good baseline

A baseline is not paperwork before the real work begins. It determines what change can be detected later, what can be attributed confidently and how results can be communicated.

A baseline is not paperwork before the real work begins. It determines what change can be detected later, what can be attributed confidently and how results can be communicated.

Why it matters

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A strong NEST story connects evidence to a decision, not just to another result.

What the evidence shows

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From evidence to action

Close with practical implications, limitations and the next decision the evidence supports.

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