Designing and forming contracts & settling and analyzing contractual disputes
Designing and forming contracts & settling and analyzing contractual disputes
Course Code:
LT05
Course Objective
Gain an understanding of the contract life cycle, subcontracting, outsourcing, developing strategic alliances, negotiation, financial analysis, and implementation
Explore the components and processes of commercial and government contracting
Expand your awareness of the legal, risk, and ethical issues related to contracting and procurement
Understand and explain the foundational competencies and subject matter competencies of the National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK), 4th Edition
Courses may qualify for employer tuition reimbursement programs
Target Audience
Those working in large or small organizations, government and commercial entities, or as entrepreneurs
Contract administrators, subcontractors, procurement managers, project managers, quality assurance personnel, and others looking to advance their career
Engineering, law, business, paralegal professionals and others wishing to enter this field
Course Outline
DAY 1: Module I – Mastering Project Management
Introduction to Projects
What is a project?
Benefits of project management
Why some projects fail?
The 5 principles of project management
Using a project management ‘approach’
The business case – it’s importance and relevance
Roles in project management
Building the project management team
DAY 2: Scoping and Laying the Foundations
Developing a clear project scope and objectives
Leadership in projects – what does it mean to you?
Project paperwork – is it really necessary?
Stakeholder management – the first stage of risk assessment
Risk management – ensuring you practice prevention
Developing your project plan using a robust planning process Stage I
DAY 3: Organising for Success and Gaining & Maintaining Commitment
Developing your project plan using a robust planning process Stage II
Personal attitudes and human behaviours
The keys to effective influence and persuasion
Understanding interpersonal project team dynamics
Empowerment
Effective delegation
DAY 4: Monitoring and Controlling Projects
Tracking you are still delivering the project – data information
Managing the tensions
Further developing your people (soft) skills
Lessons learned and creating learning culture
Knowledge transfer
The Project Support Office
DAY 5: Staying Focused, Delivering and Closing Your Project