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Rod Linsley

Rod Linsley
Rod is a seasoned Contracts Management and Procurement professional with a senior IT Management background, specialising in ICT contracts

Recent Posts

Rod LinsleyApril 15, 2021

Contract Management Strategies: Driving accountability for contract outcomes

In the second instalment of our Contract Management Strategy Series, we take a look at the steps your business needs to take to drive accountability for contract outcomes and maximise value.

Rod LinsleyApril 12, 2021

Contract Management Strategies: Creating a single source of truth

In the first of our Contract Management Strategies Series, we take a look at the steps your business needs to implement to create a single source of truth for its contracts.

Rod LinsleyJanuary 22, 2021

The Keys to Vendor Onboarding

Discover how you can improve your vendor onboarding process, how you can gather vendor data more efficiently and how vendor management software can help.

Rod LinsleyJanuary 11, 2021

Why Contract Analysis is a Game Changer

Discover what contract analysis is, how it can help you to deliver value throughout your organisation and why you should use a contract lifecycle management solution.

Rod LinsleyNovember 11, 2020

Digital Transformation and Contract Management

Discover how to develop your approach to the digital transformation of contract management and why it can be a catalyst for the rest of your organisation.

Rod LinsleyOctober 16, 2020

A Guide to Contract Management Plans

Gatekeeper's guide to contract management plans explains when and why they're required, as well as covering what they should contain and how regularly they should be reviewed.

Rod LinsleySeptember 22, 2020

What is a breach of contract and how should you manage it?

What is a breach of contract, why do they occur and how businesses can prevent them from taking place? Read this article to find out.

Rod LinsleySeptember 7, 2020

Managing Contract Disputes

Discover common causes of contract disputes, how to effectively manage disputes and how to minimise the risk of these instances recurring.

Rod LinsleyAugust 20, 2020

Contract Management Measurements that Matter Most

A comprehensive list of key contract management measures and the rationale for their use. Understand what it is you should be focused on to get the most out of your contract management activities.

Rod LinsleyJuly 27, 2020

The Role of Contract Managers in Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestments

An in-depth guide covering the activities that Contract Managers need to complete during mergers, acquisitions and divestments and how contract management software can help.

Rod LinsleyJuly 10, 2020

The Big Picture on Contract Compliance

Contract compliance is crucial for businesses that want to succeed. Find out how to safeguard compliance by using CLM software.

Rod LinsleyJune 16, 2020

An Introduction to Contract Ambiguity and Obscurity

What are contract ambiguity and contract obscurity and why are they important? Our experts explain the difference, what the implications are and how to address them.

Rod LinsleyMay 22, 2020

Recession Planning and Preparation for Contract Managers

Recession is looming which means businesses will be squeezed. We provide an in-depth brief to help Contract Managers support the planning and preparation process.

Rod LinsleyApril 9, 2020

How Contract Managers Can Identify Their Key Contracts

How can a Contract Manager effectively manage multiple contracts? This article examines the importance of contract stratification and prioritising key contracts.

Rod LinsleyApril 1, 2020

A Step-By-Step Contract Management Response to COVID-19

Use this step-by-step guide to discover how to accurately assess contract obligations and risks during the COVID-19 pandemic (includes free Excel templates).

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