Contracts Management Excellence: A Practical Skills Workshop
Introduction
This intensive 5-day workshop equips participants with the knowledge and tools required to navigate the **three critical stages of contracting**:
1. Negotiating the “deal”
2. Documenting the agreement in a robust yet practical way
3. Managing the performance of the contract effectively
The programme emphasises **practical applications**, awareness of best practices across industries, and the ability to analyse contracts not only from your organisation’s perspective but also from the other party’s standpoint. By mastering these skills, participants will gain the confidence to safeguard organisational interests, minimise risks, and resolve disputes effectively.
This workshop will feature:
* A broad understanding of contracts and how to use them strategically
* Modern techniques to negotiate contracts with confidence
* Insights into international contracting, risk allocation, and dispute management
* Practical strategies for managing the consequences of non-performance
* Analytical approaches to contractual language and its real-world impact
Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
* Negotiate the “deal” before structuring contract documentation
* Apply tools and techniques for effective negotiation and contract management
* Draft and amend specific clauses using practical, real-world examples
* Recognize jurisdictional differences in contracting approaches
* Avoid disputes where possible, or manage them successfully when they arise
Course Content
**Day One – What is the “Deal” Behind the Contract, and How Do You Get There?**
* The form, ingredients, and structure of contracts
* The context of commercial arrangements
* Innovative contracting solutions (e.g. Partnering, BOOT contracts)
* The link between negotiation and contract drafting
* Authority to sign, agency principles, and finalizing formalities
**Day Two – Negotiating and Drafting Contracts**
* Principles of negotiation in contracting
* Handling complex and challenging negotiations
* Structuring complex documents – hierarchy of terms
* Standard forms and their modification
* Precedent and its role in international contracting
* Managing qualifications and amendments in contracts
**Day Three – Drafting Specific Clauses**
* Operative provisions and performance obligations
* Title, risk, and payment clauses
* Contract variations: rights transfer, amendments, and scope of work
* Termination, suspension, and remedies for default
* Liability limitations, force majeure, and waivers
* Applicable law and dispute resolution mechanisms
**Day Four – Effective Contracts Management**
* Risk assessment and management practices
* Kick-off meetings and role assignments
* Managing defaults, delays, and disruptions
* Handling claims and payment issues (including in international trade)
* Learning from contract performance: lessons learned
**Day Five – Dealing with Disputes**
* Spotting potential problems early
* Differentiating legal rights from commercial outcomes
* Structures for internal dispute resolution
* Litigation and Arbitration
* Modern alternatives: Adjudication, Expert Determination, and Mediation
* Final review and open Q\&A session
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals involved in contracts, projects, or commercial management, including:
* Project Managers and Team Leaders
* Contract Managers and Administrators
* Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
* Legal, Compliance, and Risk Officers
* Business Development and Commercial Managers
* Any professional involved in drafting, negotiating, or managing contracts
Enquiries and Registration
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
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