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There are three main benefits to having a baseline plan. A baseline plan helps team members keep on track with the end goal. For example, if the baseline projected that a portion of the project would take two weeks to complete and a month has gone by, that may be an indication that something is amiss.
Out of the top of my head, here is a short list of benefits that a WBS can provide: 1  Defines project scope. 2  Defines a structure for project integration. 3  Provides a foundation for estimation of resources, duration and costs.  Provides proof of needed resources, time and 1  money. Helps to prevent scope creep.  Helps to integrate changes.