Why Choose this Training Course?This intensive 10-day training course offers complete guidance for managing all types of projects that include the complexity of commercial and business relationships. The training course explores how to ensure projects deliver outcomes which are client-focused, contractually appropriate and organizationally relevant.This training course covers key aspects of project definition, planning, control and handover to ensure relevant quality within time, budget and resource constraints. It explores in detail what a contract does (and does not) require each party to the contract to do, and the consequences for both parties of any failure. It also tackles team leadership, stakeholder management and project communication.This York Britishtraining course will feature:Introduction to the world of contracts and project managementProject definition, planning & control, leadership, stakeholder management & communicationDifferences in approach between different legal & contracting systemsRisk allocation in contract management & dispute resolution in contractual disputesProtecting your company’s interests when contracting in an international contextThe StructureThis comprehensive training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10 Day Training event, or as individual, 5 Day courses.Module 1 - The Complete Course on Contracts Management
Module 2 - The Complete Course on Project ManagementWhat are the Goals?By the end of this York Britishtraining course, participants will be able to:Develop project plans focused on delivering sustainable benefitsLead project teams in the use of contracts and delivery of projectsManage relationships with project stakeholders and contractual partnersImprove their understanding of the role of contracts within a businessApply the latest international thinking in dispute resolutionWho is this Training Course for?This training course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects which include contract management, negotiation, procurement, operations, and disputes. It is also for those charged with a more strategic role managing project portfolios.This York Britishtraining course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:Contract Administrators & Contract ProfessionalsContracts managers Engineers or contracts operativesExisting & New Project ManagersProject Team Members & SponsorsManagers of project portfoliosHow will this Training Course be Presented?This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes high level of participant discussion, group interaction, delegate group exercises and case studies. Materials include existing contemporary English language contracts in many jurisdictions. Delegates will be encouraged to raise their own issues and problems faced within their industry or organisations for discussion on a confidential basis. Personal assessment, reflection and action planning will ensure that delegates know how they will put the learning into practice.
Module 1: The Complete Course on Contracts ManagementDay One: What are Contracts and how are they Created?The need for contractual relationshipsWhat is needed to create a valid contract? Ingredients and formalitiesAuthority and agencyThe tender processAlternative sourcingMaking contracts enforceable – with particular emphasis on the international context Day Two: The Structure of ContractsForm of AgreementHierarchy of Terms and ConditionsDifferent contractual structures ? Traditional and newRisk and Title (ownership) in international trade. When does it transfer?Notices and other formalitiesWhich law and which courts? Day Three: Collateral DocumentsSecuritising performance obligationsBonds and guaranteesParent company guaranteesLetters of intent, comfort or awarenessInsurance policiesAssessing the need for financial security Day Four: Change and VariationChanges to Contract documentsAssignment/Novation explained and distinguishedVariation clauses and changes to the scope of workClaims – what they are and how they ariseDelay and disruptionForce majeure Day Five: Resolving DisputesConflict avoidance and tiered dispute resolution clausesNegotiationLitigationArbitrationMediation, ENE and new best practices in dispute resolution and managementFinal questions and review of course Module 2: The Complete Course on Project ManagementDay Six: The World of Project ManagementWhat is a project?Mature project managementSelecting projects to meet organizational goalsManaging programmes and portfoliosUncertainty in project selection decisionsProject data, information and knowledge management Day Seven: Project Planning, Scheduling and BudgetingStrategic, tactical and operational planningThe contents of a project planLevel of detail in schedulingNetwork logic and dependency analysisProject uncertainty and risk managementFundamentals of budgeting and cost control Day Eight: Project Resourcing, Monitoring and ControlResource allocationExpediting a projectThe Critical Chain approachDesigning the monitoring cyclePerformance indicators and control mechanismsDesigning the change control system Day Nine: The Project Manager’s Roles and ResponsibilitiesSelection of the Project ManagerProject Team-building and empowermentDelegating with confidenceCommunication within the project teamProject team leadershipConflict handling Day Ten: Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure and Hand overEvaluation criteria and project auditingAnalysing project performanceProgress reports and recordsDeterminants of project successSuccessful project hand-overLessons learned and creating learning culture