managementinclude

Managementinclude is a term used in management literature to denote a practice or framework that deliberately includes management oversight in the execution and governance of processes. It describes a policy of ensuring that management input, approvals, and review mechanisms are embedded within workflows, rather than happening ex post. The concept emphasizes alignment with strategic objectives, risk management, and accountability.

Origin and usage: The term has appeared in practitioner-oriented guides and case studies, often in the context of governance, program management, and IT project management. It is typically implemented through governance bodies, stage-gate reviews, escalation paths, and mandatory management sign-offs at predefined milestones.

Implementation: Key components include defining inclusion criteria for decisions, establishing governance roles (steering committees, project sponsors), integrating management approvals into process templates, and using checklists for reviews. Tools may include change control boards, milestone gates, and risk dashboards. The approach can be tailored to fit organizations of different sizes and industries.

Benefits: Improved alignment with strategic goals, clearer accountability, enhanced risk detection, and more consistent decision quality. It can shorten rework by catching misalignments early.

Criticisms: Potential for bureaucracy if over-applied, slower decision cycles, and the risk of managerial overload on operational teams.

See also: governance, stakeholder management, project governance, change control, management oversight.