COMPEL Glossary / GL-52
Capability Baseline
A grounded inventory of the AI, data, platform, and talent capabilities currently in place across the organization, captured at a point in time.
What this means in practice
The capability baseline gives Calibrate an honest current-state reference so that maturity scores, gap analysis, and roadmap targets are computed against reality rather than aspiration. It is typically built from asset registers, data estate maps, and skills matrices.
Context in the COMPEL framework
Consumed by COMPEL Calibrate as a strategic input. Aligns with TOGAF Baseline Architecture and COBIT 2019 design factors.
Where you see this
Capability Baseline is most commonly referenced when teams work across the Calibrate stage — especially within the Operational Readiness layer . It appears in governance artifacts, assessment instruments, and delivery playbooks wherever COMPEL is operationalized.
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Synonyms
baseline architecture , current-state capability map , as-is capability inventory
See also
- Portfolio Vision — A 3-5 year directional statement of the AI portfolio target state, describing the capabilities, business outcomes, and operating posture the organization intends to reach.
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