What are OPA and EEF in PMBOK?
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In PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), the terms OPA and EEF refer to factors that influence project management:
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OPA (Organizational Process Assets) — these are organizational process assets that include standards, procedures, templates, knowledge bases, and historical data accumulated by the organization. These assets help manage projects more effectively by leveraging experience and best practices.
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EEF (Enterprise Environmental Factors) — these are external and internal environmental factors that can affect the project. They include organizational culture, infrastructure, market conditions, legislation, political situation, and other external and internal conditions.
Example:
- OPA: report templates, quality standards, lessons learned from past projects.
- EEF: legislative requirements, market trends, resource availability.
Both concepts are important during project initiation and planning, as they help consider the context and utilize accumulated experience.