Rod Linsley
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Find out how two well known proverbs can be applied to contract management to guide risk mitigation activities. Includes a free contract summary template for helping to capture the vital contract...
Calculate where your business sits on the Contract Lifecycle Management Maturity Curve using our free templates and guide. Understand the gaps in your process and the steps to take to move up to the...
How do you know if your contracts are generating value for money? Use our simple framework and apply it to your contracts (including free template).
The last of four articles on RFPs - here we outline the best way to identify proposals of interest, negotiate with chosen suppliers, debrief unsuccessful suppliers and execute the agreement.
Article 3 in our guide to running RFPs. Here we focus on how the evaluation team should conduct themselves, working closely with suppliers, minimising delays and achieving consistency and reliability...
Gatekeeper's second article on running effective RFPs - focusing on the initial review of the RFP responses and the supplier presentations.
Master the initial steps of the RFP process, including setting up the RFP scoring system and releasing the RFP. This is the first in our four part series.
Running an RFP for a contract management system can be an effective way to ensure the solution you choose is fit for purpose and to ensure you compare different solutions in a systematic way. Here we...
What are the key attributes and skills you need for a high-performing contracts management team? Here we recap the desired characteristics, functional skills and critical knowledge required and...
Capturing your business's requirements for a contract management solution accurately is vital to make sure you avoid buying the wrong system. This article, along with our free Excel Requirements...
Reviewing a contract can be a complex process. Read our free step-by-step guide, which lays out the five areas to focus on and gives practical advice for each step. Get the maximum value for your...
Requiring specialist technical knowledge as well as a fundamental grasp of contract management, IT contracts present a complex challenge to any business looking to be successful. Here we explore some...
A handy list of commonly used legal terms found in contracts, and their meanings. If you're not a legal professional then the chances are you can benefit from this contract glossary, which will...
In part two of our series on what makes an effective contract manager, we look at the nine key functional skills required to be successful. Read specific advice on what to expect and what you'll need...
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