In the world of contracting, incentives are powerful. They’re the levers that move behavior, the signals that say “this matters,”…
Pay with Purpose: 8 Considerations to Ensure Supplier Payments Align with Contract Terms
In the world of contract management, few things are as sensitive—or as consequential—as supplier payments. Paying too early, too late,…
Measuring What Matters: 10 Factors to Consider When Using Supplier Self-Reporting in Contract Management
In contract management, reporting is the pulse check. It tells you whether deliverables are on track, whether service levels are…
From Chaos to Capability: 10 Essentials for a Mature Contract Fulfillment and Delivery Management Model
Contract fulfillment isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about delivering value. It’s the phase where promises become performance, where suppliers execute,…
Fix the Problem, Not the Blame: 10 Tactics for Constructive Dispute Resolution in Contracting
Disputes are inevitable. In the world of contracting, even the most well-drafted agreements can encounter friction—missed deadlines, misunderstood deliverables, unexpected…
Talk That Moves the Needle: 10 Keys to Successful Communication Between Contract Managers and Stakeholders
Contracts are built to deliver outcomes. But outcomes don’t happen just because terms are signed—they happen because people act. And…
Talk That Delivers: 10 Techniques to Keep Contract Managers Communicating—Formally and Informally
Talk That Delivers: 10 Techniques to Keep Contract Managers Communicating—Formally and Informally Contracts thrive on clarity. But clarity doesn’t come…
From Silos to Synergy: 11 Keys to Structuring Relationships That Drive Contract Delivery
Contracts don’t deliver themselves. People do. Behind every successful contract is a web of relationships—internal and external, formal and informal,…
From Reactive to Proactive: 9 Key Elements for Reporting Contract Management Data That Actually Drives Results
Contract management isn’t just about signing documents and checking boxes—it’s about visibility, accountability, and performance. And nothing fuels those outcomes…
10 Techniques to Clarify Roles and Decision Timelines in Contract Administration
In the high-stakes world of contract management, clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Once the deal is signed, the real…
