Description:

This four-day course is based on an essential project skill.

This course provides a complete look at this complex issue of managing the project in accordance with the Agreements signed. Agreements today can be complicated because of the risks involved to the parties, particularly the client, in the undertaking of projects both large and small. The larger the project the greater the risks and the more effort is required to skillfully and thoughtfully manage the project to ensure that each party benefits as was anticipated, resulting in success for the project and success for the parties. Of course issues do occur, but even in the disruption and disputes which may arise the project must still be navigated toward a successful conclusion.

This four day course is about how control is achieved from the very beginning when a client is able to define his needs, through the selection process of projects, participants and contract types to the implementation of the project and the complexities of change within a highly dynamic environment to the final account and reviews.

Over the years more and more focus has been placed on Contract Management. As risks and expectations increase, the opportunity for disputes is also increased and successful completion is progressively threatened. Contract Management has become a most important process which can often determine the success of the project as a whole.

The course includes a mixture of sessions including lectures/discussions and individual/syndicate exercises. Issues addressed will include conceptual aspects of Contract Management, practical tools and techniques. Delegates will understand the benefit of using the project management approach as a contract management style, encouraging individuals to be proactive and challenging in delivering and maximising benefits to the company. During the course delegates are encouraged to challenge issues and take a positive role in improving their own effectiveness.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided at the end of the course.

Vital Benefits:

Contract and procurement are of vital importance to the success of projects, particularly in the pre-project stage. This course provides the following vital benefits:

• A complete contract management course focused on project success
• The understanding of the consequences of decisions taken prior to commencement of projects
• The crucial impact of fast tracking
• The understanding that prudent contract administration is essential to the success of a project
• Understanding of the essential relationship between contract and project management

Objectives:

Contract and procurement are often separated from the project effort, but it is essential to consider the implications and consequences of actions considered. In this course, it is our objectives to cover:

• The essential principles of contract management
• The main project roles; the responsibilities and the skills needed
• The project planning process, in particular the requirements for developing effective project definition and the importance of contract strategy; how to use the processes and tools of contract management; appraisal, change control, evaluation and reporting, risk analysis and cost and time control
• Integration of contract management into the project management process to ensure project success
• The basic legal issues associated with contract and agreements

Topics:

The topics for this course are as follows:

• Overview of contract management
• Legal issues of contract: strategy, planning, preparation, drafting, standard forms, disputes and ADR, termination and close out
• Procurement: planning, solicitation, source selection, contract type, tender and evaluation
• Negotiation skills
• Creating a contract management baseline
• Cost control, time control and claim/issue management
• Implementation: information, meetings, measurement delays and other issues
• Close out: planning, disputes, litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation. Final account and other contract performance issues

Who to Attend:

This is a vital project skill. It is intended for anyone who has an interest in successful project management which would include all senior project and sponsor staff. The course would also be of interest to anyone who was intending to make contract management a career choice. We recommend it to:

• The client staff
• The project managers
• The project staff
• Line managers
• The professional services teams
• The senior supply chain managers
• Anyone who wants to know more about contract and procurement
• Anyone who sees project management as a career