review of existing situation --- It is always of vital importance to begin the process by examining where you are at this point in time (situational analysis) for once you have a handle on where you are, you will be in position to determine where you wish to go next; That's a very critical point as some people simply cut and paste standard or industry best practices without even understanding their own situation. As indicated, such an approach may have the wrong fit and lead to more challenges and problems than anticipated.

Source author: Bennette Thomas thomasb@dominica.gov.dm