Leadership Skills for Effective Contract Management

Leadership Skills for Effective Contract Management

Date & Time:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Target Audience:
This course is designed for professionals involved in new employees, contract management across industries such as construction, supply chain, human resources, online business contracts, and international contracts. It covers the fundamentals of contract management and the role of leaders in ensuring contract success.

Course Overview:

This course focuses on developing leadership skills essential for effective contract management. Participants will learn how to navigate the complexities of contracts, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and lead contract teams to achieve optimal performance.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for professionals involved in contract management across various sectors, including construction, procurement, human resources, and international business.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify key leadership skills required for effective contract management.
• Develop strategies for fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
• Navigate the contract lifecycle effectively as a leader.
• Address and resolve conflicts arising from contract issues.
• Implement best practices for contract negotiation and administration.
• Create an actionable plan to enhance contract management practices in their organisations.

Detailed Schedule:-

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration and Networking

• Participants check in, enjoy coffee/tea, and network with fellow attendees.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Leadership in Contract Management

• Overview of the day's agenda and objectives.
• Discussion on the importance of leadership in contract management.

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Session 1 – Key Leadership Skills for Contract Managers

• Understanding the essential skills for effective leadership in contract management.
• Communication strategies for leading contract teams and stakeholders.

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Tea Break

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Session 2 – Building Strong Stakeholder Relationships

• Techniques for fostering collaboration and trust with stakeholders.
• Understanding stakeholder needs and aligning contracts accordingly.
• Strategies for effective communication and negotiation.

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Session 3 – Navigating the Contract Lifecycle

• Overview of the contract lifecycle: initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Leadership’s role at each stage of the lifecycle.
• Tools and techniques for effective contract administration.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break & Networking

• Lunch will be provided.
• Opportunity for networking: Engage with peers and share experiences.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Session 4 – Conflict Resolution in Contract Management

• Identifying common sources of conflict in contracts.
• Conflict resolution strategies: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Case studies of successful conflict resolution in contract scenarios.

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM: Session 5 – Best Practices in Contract Negotiation and Administration

• Essential negotiation skills for contract managers.
• Developing win-win strategies in contract negotiations.
• Monitoring compliance and performance throughout the contract lifecycle.

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Tea Break

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Session 6 – Creating an Action Plan for Your Organisation

• Participants will create a personalized Action Plan to apply course learnings in their workplace.
• Discussion of key takeaways and next steps for implementation.
• Interactive Q&A session.

4:00 PM: Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

• Final thoughts and distribution of certificates of completion.

Key Topics Covered:

• Leadership skills essential for contract management.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Navigating the contract lifecycle effectively.
• Conflict resolution strategies.
• Best practices in contract negotiation and administration.

Benefits of Attending:

• Gain practical leadership skills for contract management.
• Enhance collaboration and communication with stakeholders.
• Learn strategies to effectively navigate contract challenges.
• Network with professionals across various industries.

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