EN
FR
Contract management is a discipline that originated on the other side of the Atlantic (in the US!). It is therefore often interesting to immerse oneself in their practice of the discipline, in particular to draw inspiration from their best practices, given their greater maturity, especially in terms of processes and documentation of the profession. To … Read more
At the start of my career as a contract manager, I was often confronted with drafting, proofreading or negotiating the famous “SOW”, which in French is pronounced “seau”, or “sot”, or “sceau”. This SOW has nothing to do with his namesakes (nor with the soccer player Moussa Sow). We explain what a SOW is and … Read more
For several years now, IT has played a central role in the smooth running and development of companies and public bodies of all sizes. However, the day-to-day management of information systems is not an easy task, and outsourcing has become a common practice, with a number of advantages and risks that need to be assessed … Read more
HRIS, ERP, PIM, CLM, CRM… software is everywhere, and is now essential to the running of any business. The implementation, maintenance and support of such software involves the negotiation and conclusion of license agreements (also known as SLAs, or Software License Agreements, not to be confused with its namesake, the SLA for Service Level Agreement). … Read more
Contract Management is a fast-growing discipline that plays an essential role in the management of contracts within companies. For experienced lawyers and non-lawyers alike, Contract Management training brings a crucial new perspective to contract management. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s beneficial to train in Contract Management and how to access this essential training. … Read more
Contract management encompasses a multitude of activities linked to the management of contracts. These activities begin long before the contract is signed. Indeed, from the very start of the contract capture phase, they are put in place. Thereafter, they continue until the contract has been fully performed, payment has been received and the contractual procedure … Read more
In a world where contracts play an increasingly crucial role in commercial operations and, more generally, in optimizing a company’s top and bottom lines, contract management has become an essential discipline for companies of all sizes and in all sectors. Although the impact of a company’s ability to effectively manage its contracts has long been … Read more
Contract Management is an essential business discipline which aims to optimize the management of contracts throughout their lifecycle. This is known as “contract lifecycle management”. Contract Management encompasses a wide range of processes, from the pre-sales phase, through performance management and potential conflict resolution, to contract negotiation and monitoring. In this article, we’ll explore the … Read more
After weeks of enjoying the gentle sound of the waves, the glistening sunshine and relaxing moments by the beach, it’s time to return to the reality of the office. For many, it’s also a good time to get back into contract management. But how do you make the smooth transition from cocktail in hand to … Read more
Introduction Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to relax and immerse yourself in reading. If you’re a contract manager, project manager or any other function involved in preparing, negotiating or monitoring contracts, we’ve got just what you need to make your summer a studious one. In this article, we have selected a series … Read more
When a company decides to outsource the management of its information systems, it generally signs a facilities management contract with a service provider, often confused with a Managed Services Provider (MSP). This type of contract is essential to ensure that the service provider meets the company’s needs and delivers quality services. In this article, we’ll … Read more
It’s a fact: the business world is becoming increasingly contractual. Whatever the business sector, contracts and legal structures are becoming increasingly complex, requiring the intervention of a contract manager. Their comprehensive understanding of the technical, operational and strategic stakes involved in a contract enables the contract manager to gain a fine-tuned grasp of the legal … Read more
Introduction In the corporate world, the contract manager is responsible for managing contracts between two or more parties. When there’s a complex contract to negotiate, a conflictual situation to analyze and deal with pre-litigation, or a need to monitor contractual performance, the contract manager is the one to call. However, this function is often – … Read more
Introduction Contract managers are playing an increasingly important role in the corporate world. Once the preserve of large groups, contract managers are now frequently found in SMEs and mid-sized companies. As with other “new” professions, there are currently few initial training courses dedicated to contract management(the European School of Contract Management is a must). However, … Read more
The CCAG TIC, or Cahier des Clauses Administratives Générales pour les marchés de technologies de l’information et de la communication, is a framework governing the procurement of IT goods and services by the French administration. As a contractor, it’s important to be aware of the points to watch out for when using the ICT GCC … Read more
A friend’s mother once told me, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to run into.” Well, she wasn’t entirely wrong, unless she’d considered negotiating a complex B2B contract with a large, powerful, rigid and somewhat threadbare company. In this case, you know exactly what you’re in for: a … Read more
Blockchain and contract management, two concepts that might seem as far apart as Kantian aesthetics and Louis C.K. humor. However, at the dawn of this new digital age, these two terms are forging a most postmodern romance. This new couple could well shake up the business world. Prometheus unleashed: blockchain in action If blockchain were … Read more
