Contracts aren’t just documents—they’re commitments. They define what’s expected, when it’s due, how it’s delivered, and what happens if things … More
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Beyond the Balance Sheet: 9 Keys to Monitoring Supplier Financial Health and Business Performance
Contracts are built on promises—but those promises are only as strong as the supplier’s ability to keep them. That’s why … More
Guard the Deal: 12 Best Practices for Managing Confidentiality, Warranties, Indemnities, and Insurance in Contracts
Contract managers are more than traffic controllers—they’re guardians of the deal. They ensure that what’s promised is delivered, what’s protected … More
Risk Isn’t the Enemy – Blindness Is: 10 Mechanisms to Monitor Contractual and Project Risks Through a Joint Risk Register
Contracts are promises—but they’re also predictions. They forecast how suppliers and customers will work together, what will be delivered, and … More
Incentivize with Intention: 10 Keys to Governing Supplier Rewards That Actually Drive Performance
In the world of contracting, incentives are powerful. They’re the levers that move behavior, the signals that say “this matters,” … More
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, … More
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 … More
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, … More
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 … More
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 … More
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