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Chapter 6—The OPM3 Cycle

Best Practices Directory.

Figure 6-1: OPM3 Cycle

6.3 STEPS OF THE OPM3 CYCLE

6.3.1 Step One: Prepare for Assessment
To apply OPM3 effectively, users need to understand thoroughly the con-
cepts behind the model. Those involved in applying the Standard on behalf
of an organization should become familiar with organizational project man-
agement and with the operation of OPM3. While the basic concepts are Best Practices Directory
simple, it takes some time to absorb the material presented and to see the
best way to apply the model within a given organization.
Preparing to apply OPM3—specifically planning for the critical Assess-
ment steps—will involve use of the Standard’s narrative text, as well as the
contents of the three Directories. The result will be a comfort level with the
overall concepts of organizational project management and with the
meaning of maturity within that context. Familiarity with the Directories

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