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This publication describes the Analysing Process, which is one of the four processes of the IRP Method. The IRP Method is a process-based method for project management as a corporate business competence. Unlike traditional approaches to project management, the IRP Method focuses on the company rather than the individual project manager. Furthermore, the method emphasizes the processes before and after the actual project that are often ignored. The IRP Method is a general method that is not limited to a specific type of projects or a certain line of business. The method is adapted to the individual needs of each company/organisation. Also, the method is used by the Danish Standards Association for the certification of project management at company level. The Analysing Process is used for internal projects and its purpose is to provide a sufficient basis for the following Project Process. This publication gives a general introduction to the IRP Method, a description of the typical project organisation in the Analysing Process as well as a thorough description of possible activities in each of the four phases that the Analysing Process consists of. Also included is an overview of possible templates as well as examples of templates and a glossary. This publication is part of a series of 5 publications.