Contract Management

Learn how to Manage and Negotiate Contracts

	Adelaide	Please contact us to register your interest	Download Brochure
	Darwin	Wed 23 & Thurs 24 September 2009	Download Brochure

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Contract management is a skill required by managers in both the private and public sectors. Many organisations increasingly rely on the use of external parties to deliver critically important outcomes to their organisations.

Formulating business needs, selecting providers, negotiating contracts and the subsequent managing of those contracts, demands detailed understanding and astute risk-minimisation skills. Contract failures can be time consuming, disruptive and very costly.

This two-day short course at the University of Adelaide aims to provide managers and staff involved in negotiating and managing contracts with a better understanding of contractual processes and issues. It will supply specific hands-on tools and techniques to help prevent common contract management risks.

Who should attend

This short course is recommended for all managers, team leaders, supervisors and professionals involved in any phase of procurement, contract management or administration, who are:

• Responsible for the achievement of contractual outcomes.
• Accountable for mitigating contract risks.
• Looking for practical tools to help manage contracts and present their results efficiently and effectively.

The course will appeal to the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Learning outcomes

Structured to offer a balance of strategic and operational considerations, Contract Management will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively deliver contract outcomes while minimising contract risk exposure.

It will outline the tools, techniques and principles of a systematic approach to the contract management process, allowing you to efficiently and consistently achieve objectives.

As a result of attending this course, you should be able to:

• Assess your strengths and weaknesses in contract management, and your organisation's.
• Critically evaluate various contract management approaches.
• Develop a Contract Management Lifecycle Model to suit your specific environment, breaking contracts down into manageable parts.
• Understand necessary pre-contract activities, including accurate articulation of your business requirements, tender evaluations and supplier selection.
• Understand the key principles of contract negotiations.
• Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of contract stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive Contract Management Plan to manage stakeholders’ expectations, allocate resources, mitigate risks and ensure transparent relationships.
• Manage disputes, underperforming suppliers, variations to plans and premature terminations.

Please note that the course does not aim to provide a comprehensive coverage of contract law. It will briefly address the basic concepts only.

Interactive learning

This hands-on course offers a stimulating learning experience. It will be highly interactive, with plenty of opportunity and encouragement for participants to advance their opinions and ideas in a supportive environment.

The presenter will adopt a proven theory-application-discussion model of learning, supported by the use of case studies, practical exercises and group discussions.

You will also receive a set of checklists, templates and detailed notes, designed to provide ongoing contract-management assistance.

Fees

The fee for one participant is $1,250
For bookings of three people, the discounted fee is $3,187
(a reduction of 15%)
For bookings of five people, the discounted fee is $5,000
(a reduction of 20%)
The course is GST free.

Early bird discount: See Adelaide Brochure or Darwin Brochure for details

Venue

Executive Education Unit
The University of Adelaide
Level 7, 10 Pulteney Street
Adelaide, South Australia

Accommodation

While this course is non-residential, accommodation at special rates is available at a range of nearby hotels. Please contact Amanda Bramwell for further information by phone (08) 8303 3268 or
fax (08) 8303 6140 or email.

Cancellations or Deferments

For withdrawal or deferment advice received no less than 3 weeks prior to the course start date, the full fee will be refunded. For notification received between 4 working days and 3 weeks prior to the course start date, a fee of 25% will apply. For notification received less than 4 working days prior to course start date, the full fee will be forfeited, however we will accept a suitable substitute right up to the morning of the course.

Enquiries

Amanda Bramwell