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Appendix B—Evolution of the OPM3 Standard

use of this work by other professionals within the project management com-
munity to further advance the cause of project management maturity.
OPM3 will also be a platform from which other standards can be derived.
For example, it contains the foundation for a standard on project portfolio
management.

B.14 FINAL THOUGHTS
While publication is the end of the journey to develop the first edition of
OPM3, it is the beginning of a long journey to advance the maturity of the
project management profession. The first release of OPM3 will create a con-
text for refining and extending the Project Management Body of Knowledge
regarding organizational project management, and for improving the ability
of organizations to achieve their organizational strategies through projects.
OPM3 is the result of the hundreds of volunteers who have contributed
to its development and who deserve recognition and thanks. Without them,
OPM3 would not be the product it is now. PMI would like to thank
everyone, who spent time away from family, friends and other important
activities, to contribute to the advancement of the project management pro-
fession.

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