Manufacturing contracts are not just commercial instruments – they’re the backbone of operational continuity, supply predictability, and quality assurance. Negotiation…
Delivering Value: Contract Negotiation Keys to Success in the Retail & Consumer Products Sector
Retail and consumer products (RCP) contracts operate in a world defined by high volume, thin margins, and rapid shifts in…
Building Value: Contract Negotiation Keys to Success in the Engineering & Construction Sector
In engineering and construction, contract negotiation is equal parts foresight, precision, and risk orchestration. These contracts aren’t just technical documents…
Pursuing Savings: Contract Negotiation Keys to Success in the Banking and Finance Sector
Contract negotiations in banking and finance demand precision, regulatory fluency, and acute sensitivity to reputational risk. Unlike other sectors, these…
Governing the Deal: Contract Negotiation Keys to Success in the Public Sector
Contracting within the public sector presents a high-stakes balancing act – navigating rigid procurement laws, political scrutiny, and long-term public…
Drilling for Value: Contract Negotiation Keys to Success in the Oil and Gas Sector
Contract negotiation in the oil and gas industry isn’t just about sealing the deal – it’s about anticipating volatility, aligning…
From Pitch to Performance: Why Commercial Negotiators and Contract Managers Must Be Embedded in the Tendering Process
It’s one of the most overlooked transitions in business: the moment a winning tender becomes a signed contract – and…
Blueprint Before Launch: Why Negotiators Need a Defined Process and Management Plan
In commercial contracting, many deals fall apart not because of bad terms – but because of bad process. The absence…
Sign Internally Before You Negotiate: Why Strategy Buy-In From Decision Makers Is Mission-Critical
Before any commercial contract is signed, someone must green-light the negotiation strategy. And that someone isn’t just the lead negotiator…
Write It Before You Fight It: Why Commercial Negotiators Need a Strategy Document Before Talks Begin
Walking into a commercial negotiation without a documented strategy is like sailing without a compass. You might catch a breeze…
