workincludes

Workincludes is a term used in some project management and documentation templates to designate the items that are included within the scope of a given work item or deliverable. It is often presented as a labeled field or clause, sometimes written as “Work Includes” in documents or as a compact field name used by template software. The term is not a formal standard but a practical shorthand in organizations that structure scope using explicit inclusions and exclusions.

Purpose and scope: The primary function of workincludes is to clarify what tasks, features, services, or deliverables are to be performed as part of the work. It helps align expectations among stakeholders and supports scope management by distinguishing in-scope activities from out-of-scope items and exclusions. It frequently appears in statements of work (SOW), product requirements documents, and work breakdown structures, often paired with a corresponding “work excludes” or “out of scope” section.

Examples: For a software development project, workincludes might list requirements analysis, software design, coding, unit testing, integration testing, and user documentation, while data migration and production deployment might be specified as exclusions. In a consulting engagement, workincludes could cover assessment, recommendations, and implementation planning, with excluded items such as on-site training or post-implementation support.

See also: Scope of work, project scope management, requirements management, change management.