Live Instructor-Led Introduction to Contract Management
Aims
To enable participants to manage the process of commercial contracting and contract management effectively and efficiently to ensure value for money, improved service, and appropriate relationships across a wide range of contract types in terms of risk and value. The course will aim to empower participants with the tools and techniques needed to collaborate with all key stakeholders.
Target Audience
This live instructor-led course is designed for those who have direct or indirect responsibility for the effective management and development of commercial contracts and contractors. This could include end users, performance managers, vendor managers, contractual risk managers, contract managers, contract compliance managers, sales managers, commercial managers, technical experts, third-party providers, proponents, project managers, finance, internal customers, facilities managers, and other key stakeholders who need to collaborate with procurement and contracting to develop robust and effective contract management systems and templates. This could also include those seeking a refresher in this subject.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Understand the total process of managing contracts from need to closeout
Exploit opportunities to extract extra added value
Encourage and facilitate diversity and equality across the supplier base
Appreciate the fundamental elements of contract law
Develop appropriate relationships with contractors and suppliers, and avoid claims and variations
Understand and utilise a range of contracting strategies and options to secure optimal outcomes
Measure and improve contract performance via KPI and SLA’s
Negotiate effectively with contractors and stakeholders
