Contract Preparation & Negotiation 2013

Key Topics

• Lessons learnt from previous contracts to apply now
• Important elements of a contract such as operational factors, risks and the cost/performance balance
• Ensuring the contract design accurately reflects what is being procured and supports ongoing issues during the term
• Interpreting a contract that you may not have designed to determine what applies to your contracts and your negotiating position
• The use /amendment of standard form contracts and contract schedules
• Active management of the principal-contractor relationships when varying aspects like price, deliverables and extensions
• Ways to build and manage a bargaining power
• Clauses that are clear, plain English and should not be misinterpreted

Who should Attend

• Project managers, procurement, supply chain and operations personnel involved in contract development and specifications
• Contract managers, advisors, officers, and administrators who can influence the contracts they manage
• Managers and personnel responsible for adapting and drafting contract templates
• Internal auditors charged with a contract oversight or review role
• In-house legal teams responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts