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The Definition of Work Management
Established and maintained by the Work Management Institute
Core definition:
Work Management is the discipline of clarifying, coordinating, and completing all organizational work in a predictable, effective, and sustainable way.
WMI Stewardship
This definition is stewarded by the Work Management Institute as part of its mission to formalize Work Management as a distinct professional discipline.
Work Management is an open discipline. The Institute exists to document, refine, and advance its foundational concepts for practitioners, organizations, and the broader professional community.
Definition History
Work Management Definition v1.1 — January 2026
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