Principles of Good Contracting
- Overview of Tendering & Contract Award Process
- Key Steps of the Contract Process
- Essential Elements of a Valid Contract
- Types of Obligation Documents
- When to Obtain Legal Advice
Organizing Strategies for Contract Management
- Defining Contract Management Responsibilities
- Planning for Contract Life Cycles
- Work Plan Best Practices
- Tools to Improve Personal Organization
- Communications
Improving Project Management for Contracts
- Essential elements of project management
- Contract Startup Techniques and Tools
- Incorporating Risk Management
- Warranty and Claims Management
- Cost Tracking and Management
- Project Closeout
Eliminating Sources of Contract Disputes
- Law of Agency
- Errors and omissions
- Conflict Resolution
- Dealing with Unknowns
- Tracking Changes
- Anticipating Conflicts
- Managing Expectations
Effective Handling of Contract Performance Issues
- Design and Specification
- Work Ordering Process
- Contract Administration
- Reporting Mechanisms
- Cost Control
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Recovery Clauses
- Termination
Understanding and Developing Contract Terms and Conditions
- Finding Contract Templates
- Equipment Purchase Agreement
- Software Development and Purchase Agreement
- Chemical Purchase Agreement
- Equipment Maintenance Agreement
- Ocean Transport Services Agreement
Case Studies
- Contractual Background Review by Instructor
- Group Analyzes and Discussions
- Conclusions and Lessons Learned
Contracts in the Twenty-First Century
- Online Contracts
- Strategic Alliance Agreements
- Consolidated Sourcing Contracts
- The New Engineering Contract (NEC)
- Supporting E-commerce
Contract Management Review and Summary
- Course Highlights and Final Observations
- Five Steps to Improved Performance
- Other Sources of Information