Organizational Process Assets - OPA

Organizational Process Assets (OPA) 

Organizational Process Assets (OPA) are the plans, processes, policies, procedures, templates, and knowledge bases that are created and maintained by the organization to support project execution.

Unlike EEF, OPA are internal and can be updated or improved by the project team.

Key Characteristics

• Created and owned by the organization

• Reusable assets from past projects

• Can be updated during or after the project

• Help improve consistency, efficiency, and quality
  
  

Types of OPA

1. Processes, Policies, and Procedures

These guide how work should be done:

• Standard project management methodologies

• Quality policies and audit procedures

• Risk management guidelines

• Change control procedures

• Procurement policies
  
  

2. Organizational Knowledge Base

These provide learning from the past:

• Lessons learned repository

• Historical project data (cost, schedule, risks)

• Templates (charter, WBS, reports)

• Checklists and best practices

• Issue and defect logs
  
  

Project Example 

Project:

Developing a solar power plant in Kerala

OPA Examples in This Project

1. Templates

• Predefined project charter template

• Standard risk register format

• Approved WBS templates for construction projects
  
  

Impact:

Saves time and ensures consistency.

2. Lessons Learned

• Past project insight: “Monsoon delays impacted installation timelines”

3. Historical Data

• Cost data from previous solar projects

• Vendor performance records
  
  

4. Policies and Procedures

• Procurement policy for selecting EPC contractors

• Change control process