“A fantastic and enriching course which I feel will be of great benefit to me personally and to all the staff who attended from Barclays. Thank you!”
Lee Webb, Barclays
(5 / 5)
(5 / 5) “The trainer had fantastic knowledge on Contract Management, I felt this course was run very professionally, with the best interests of the trainees at the forefront and that everything discussed was valuable to my job role and future”.
Sarah Cannavan, Independence Homes
“Highly enjoyable and well-paced course. The exercises throughout were very relevant and helped maintain interest and validate understanding. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of contract management.”
Brian Jones, Association of Train Operating Companies
(4.9 / 5)“I particularly enjoyed the trainer’s approach to the course, allowing us as a group to decide upon related areas to discuss. That flexibility made two intensive days very profitable and enjoyable. Her knowledge on contract management is also awe – inspiring.”
Angela Brooke, Paradigm Geophysical
“A really enjoyable and informative course which has given me a more thorough understanding of contracts, particularly drafting contracts and risk management”.
Cindy Wrapson, JISC
(4.8 / 5)“The course was comprehensive and of great use to me, personally and to my company”.
Michelle Farrington, Thames Water
“Very relaxed atmosphere and the exchange of views and experiences. Lots of relevant information to bring back to work”.
Charles Martin, GAM (UK) Ltd
“The interactive exercises were a great learning tool. Fantastically led course and very informative”.
Meera Patel, Thyssenkrupp
“The training was extremely good in highlighting current relevant work related issues which were then discussed and answered. Very useful 2 days out of the office.”
Michael Bell, The Fin Machine Company
“The trainer had an excellent approach, pitched the course perfectly to the audience and was welcoming, flexible and friendly. She made the course interesting and I am sure it will be really useful for me to apply to my role. Thank you.”
Catherine Cooper, Thrive Homes
Duration
1 day
What is this course about?
No contract will be successful unless it is underpinned by sound contract management and administration. More often than not it is the support team involved in the background of a contract that ensures it is a success. This course will help you to understand how the effective management and administration of a contract can deliver the goals it set out to achieve.
This practical training programme will help delegates to apply a systematic and logical approach to managing and implementing a contract after it has been signed. The course will ensure that you and your team(s) are confident of what is required of you, and all parties involved in the contract, to satisfy the legal obligations laid out in the contract whilst minimising risk and delivering a successful outcome every time.
The course is delivered using an interactive approach with exercises, case scenarios and examples used throughout. There are plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions and answers during the training.
Key topics covered
- Effective Contract Management
- Understanding the legal environment
- Effective negotiation techniques
- Risks, rules and relationships
- Effective administration techniques
- Conclusion and summary
Who would benefit?
- Project Managers and Executives
- Contract Managers
- Contract Engineers
- Purchasing Managers and Executives
- Sales Managers and Executives
- Commercial Managers and Executives
Objectives
At the end of the course delegates will:
- Understand what makes an effective contract manager
- Understand legal terminology and its commercial implications
- Be able to dramatically reduce the chances of contract pitfalls
- Know how to conduct a thorough risk analysis of contracts
- Understand the legal consequences of their own actions
- Be able to negotiate more effectively
- Recognise the contribution that good contract administration can deliver
- Minimise contractual risk throughout the contract
- Manage change during the contract from a risk and legal perspective
Duration
1 day
What is this course about?
No contract will be successful unless it is underpinned by sound contract management and administration. More often than not it is the support team involved in the background of a contract that ensures it is a success. This course will help you to understand how the effective management and administration of a contract can deliver the goals it set out to achieve.
This practical training programme will help delegates to apply a systematic and logical approach to managing and implementing a contract after it has been signed. The course will ensure that you and your team(s) are confident of what is required of you, and all parties involved in the contract, to satisfy the legal obligations laid out in the contract whilst minimising risk and delivering a successful outcome every time.
The course is delivered using an interactive approach with exercises, case scenarios and examples used throughout. There are plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions and answers during the training.
Who would benefit?
- Project Managers and Executives
- Contract Managers
- Contract Engineers
- Purchasing Managers and Executives
- Sales Managers and Executives
- Commercial Managers and Executives
Objectives
At the end of the course delegates will:
- Understand what makes an effective contract manager
- Understand legal terminology and its commercial implications
- Be able to dramatically reduce the chances of contract pitfalls
- Know how to conduct a thorough risk analysis of contracts
- Understand the legal consequences of their own actions
- Be able to negotiate more effectively
- Recognise the contribution that good contract administration can deliver
- Minimise contractual risk throughout the contract
- Manage change during the contract from a risk and legal perspective
Key topics covered
1. Effective Contract Management
- Company objectives
- Commercial awareness
- Commercial management
- Getting the “soft side” right – building relationships
- Vital skills and expertise
- Deciding the right priorities including who to contract with
2. Understanding the legal environment
- Basic legal principles
- Heads of Agreement and letters of intent
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Signing the contract
- Enquiries and tenders
- Statute law affecting contracts
- Defects, negligence and lateness
3. Effective Negotiation Techniques
- Using real-life examples provided by the attendees
4. Risks, rules and relationships
- Risk analysis
- Managing change during the operation of the contract
- Political, environmental and physical factors
- Financial and technical risks
- Pre-contract risk planning
- Post-contract risk management
- Off-loading or sharing risk
- Artificial Intelligence and risk
5. Effective administration techniques
- What is the purpose of the contracts function?
- The extent of its involvement; what is needed?
- The culture of the enterprise
- Terms of reference
- Early warning systems
- Some maxims of contract administration
- Post mortems
- Getting known and respected
6. Conclusion and summary
- Summary of best practice in contract management and administration
- Applying the learning from the day
- Questions and answers
Contract Management – Open Course
We run the Contract Management course regularly throughout the year.
Please note our next open course on Thursday 20 June 2024 will be delivered as an instructor-led virtual classroom. We will cover the same content, with the same expert training consultant but in a virtual classroom, and for a limited time the price is just £399 +VAT per delegate. You can book a place on the course by clicking the red book now button on this page.
Click on any of the dropdown items below to find out more about our Contract Management open course.
You can view full booking terms and conditions here.
If you would prefer to, or if your question is not answered below, you can just pick up the phone and call us on 0845 130 5714 or email info@contractlawtraining.co.uk.
You can book this course using the registration form at the top right of this page.
Rebecca Attree
Our Contract Management open course in London is delivered by Rebecca Attree. Rebecca delivers our suite of contract law open courses encompassing Business Contract Law, Drafting Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property Rights and Effective Contract Negotiation.
Rebecca graduated in Law from Downing College, Cambridge and qualified as a company commercial solicitor in the City of London. In 1993, Rebecca set up her own law firm, Attree & Co. specialising in contentious and non-contentious international commercial advice. Attree & Co now provides mediation services and training to corporates and individuals. Rebecca’s professional practice has led her to gain over 30 years’ experience in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and resolving disputes.
Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in devising courses and providing training in Europe in business contract law, international law, corporate law, intellectual property, negotiation and dispute resolution for both public and in-house courses.
Other topics include client care and professional standards and comparative law. She has particular expertise in advising on cross-border agreements that raise issues of applicable law and jurisdiction.
Clients include large corporates in engineering and manufacturing, banking, utilities, emergency services, law firms and Law Society groups in the UK and overseas including Airbus, Barclays Bank plc, Taylor Wessing, Bird & Bird, Eurofighter, Ernst & Young. Weil Gotshal Manges LLP, Heroux Devtek and the BBC., corporate law, joint ventures, comparative law, agency, distribution, intellectual property, research and development, competition law, mediation, and dispute resolution.
As an Accredited Mediator, Rebecca assists parties to find successful long-term solutions to complex disputes, without the cost of going to court or arbitration. Her main sectors of expertise are mediating commercial contracts, aviation, property, construction and family office. She is fully accredited to mediate in the UK, the US, and online, and has considerable experience of international disputes. More than 90% of cases she has mediated have been resolved within a day or less.
Publications
– International Commercial Agreements (Thorogood).
– European Product Liabilities (Butterworths).
You can pay for the course by credit card or request an invoice.
- We never have more than 12 delegates attending any of our virtual classroom events.
- We also only allow a maximum of 4 delegates from the same organisation to attend the course
Alternatively you can click on the big red enquiry button at the top of the page to send us a message.
Alternatively you can click on the big red enquiry button at the top of the page to send us a message.
In-company training
Are you interested in running this course for your team or organisation?
Our contract management courses can be delivered on an in-company basis for up to 15 people.
All in-company courses are tailored to meet the unique circumstances of the client organisation and delegates. We will take as much time as necessary upfront to understand your contract challenges and the scenarios which will be most relevant to your delegates.
We can put the focus on any area of contract management and make reference to your contracts throughout the course.
On an in-company basis delegates get the opportunity to spend time consulting with one of the UK’s leading contract management practitioners on what managing contracts means to them and their organisation.
From the outset we will provide you with expert advice and you will be assigned your own personal training adviser who will stay with you throughout the process. Every team is different so we will provide you with a tailored training programme, designed around your team’s needs and focused on your desired outcomes.
All courses are followed up by a full training evaluation report and certificates of learning for each delegate. For groups of up to 15 delegates per course, our in-company training is a very cost-effective way to develop your people and improve team performance.
Get in touch today for a full quotation to suit your budget. To discuss your requirements in more detail with one of our friendly advisers please call on 0845 130 5714 or email one of the team at info@contractlawtraining.co.uk. Alternatively you can complete the short contact form below.
Do you want to talk to us about this course?
You can call us on 0845 130 5714, start a live chat or send an enquiry.
Next Course: 20 June 2024
£399 +VAT
Virtual Classroom Event
All major credit cards accepted or you can request an invoice on the registration page.
Discounts available on additional delegates.
Contract Checklist
Is your contract ready? Download our “know your contract checklist”, a series of 30 key questions that you can use to evaluate whether any business contract is good to go.Covering everything from defining the contract, statements and promises, performance and procedures through to remedies and risks.
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Getting in Touch
If you would like to discuss the Business Contract Law course with someone on the phone, please call us on 0845 130 5714. Alternatively, if you would prefer, you can start a live chat or email us at info@contractlawtraining.co.uk or fill out our simple online contact form below and one of the team will get straight back to you.If the exact solution does not already exist in our portfolio we will design something specifically for you.
