Contracting for Project Managers: Principles and Practices for Success
Course: 938 Type: Workshop Course Duration: 3 Days PMI: 17
You Will Learn How To
Apply effective contracting strategies and techniques to maximise results and minimise risk
Manage an effective contract life cycle
Identify strategies and tactics to select the most qualified vendors
Orchestrate the negotiation process for "win-win" outcomes
Employ best practices for contract administration and execution
Ensure delivery of intended objectives and successful contract closure
Course Benefits
As contracts continue to be the foundation of business relationships, organisations need to implement effective contract practices to avoid risk and achieve optimal outcomes. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to manage and execute the contracting process successfully. Throughout the course, you learn how to implement the contract life cycle and avoid common pitfalls.
Who Should Attend
Project managers, contract managers and other professionals involved in the contract life cycle. This course benefits all stakeholders involved in the buying and selling roles. Experience at the level of Course 296, "Project Management: Skills for Success", is recommended but not required.
Workshop Course
Through extended experiential activities, you simulate real-world situations and practise contracting skills and techniques. Practical exercises include:
Identifying common issues in the process
Applying decision-making models for vendor choice
Determining the appropriate contract type
Demonstrating the buyer vs. seller position
Creating a comprehensive Request for Proposal
Employing effective negotiation techniques
Reviewing the meaning of legal terminology within the contract
Analysing the impact of a contract change request
Related Courses
296 Project Management: Skills for Success
286 Project Risk Management
315 Developing User Requirements
921 Project Recovery: Diagnosis, Strategy and Prevention
276 Preparing for the PMP Exam
177 PRINCE2® Practitioner Certification
1176 PRINCE2® Foundation Certification
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