Modern Strategies and Methodologies in Contract Management and Conflict Prevention

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Dec-29-2025

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Course Details

In today's business environment, managing contracts effectively is essential for maintaining smooth operations and preventing costly disputes. Contracts are the foundation of all business relationships, governing everything from procurement and service agreements to supplier partnerships and project deliveries. To ensure these relationships run smoothly, professionals need a solid understanding of contract management principles, from drafting and negotiation to handling risks and resolving conflicts. The Modern Strategies and Methodologies in Contract Management and Conflict Prevention course offers participants the tools and knowledge to handle contracts with confidence.

This course covers the full lifecycle of contracts, helping participants understand key elements such as contract types, sourcing strategies, risk allocation, and post-award activities. Participants will learn how to structure contracts to protect their organizations while developing skills to manage negotiations, avoid disputes, and resolve any issues that arise. The course also focuses on practical solutions to common challenges in contract management, including the legal and regulatory frameworks that guide contract creation and execution.

By the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to manage contracts in a way that reduces risk, enhances clarity, and ensures that all parties involved are satisfied with the terms and execution of the agreement. This approach helps protect businesses while ensuring that projects and partnerships move forward without unnecessary complications.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the various types of contracts, their key elements, and relevant legal regulations.
Apply modern strategies for managing contracts to prevent conflicts and disputes.
Grasp the fundamentals of the contractual process, including planning, scope development, and sourcing options.
Prepare contracts by defining scope, selecting sourcing methods, and addressing legal and technical requirements.
Implement risk allocation strategies across different contract types to reduce risks and manage uncertainty.
Oversee post-award activities, including contract closure and termination.
Apply effective dispute resolution techniques to manage termination-related conflicts.
Use negotiation principles to reach agreements that satisfy all parties and prevent disputes.

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for contract management and those seeking to strengthen their understanding of the contract process. It is particularly beneficial for:

Contract Managers
Contract Administrators
Procurement Managers
Contract Engineers
Project Managers
Lawyers and Legal Professionals
Quantity Surveyors
Sales Managers
Commercial Managers
Suppliers and Consultants
Anyone involved in contract management within their broader role

Our courses in London are held at the LPC office located at:

LPC Oxford Street Offices: 25 N Row, London W1K 6DJ

London Head Office: 47 - 49 Park Royal Road, London NW10 7LQ

Once you register, we will subsequently send you the course details, including the location, trainer, and other logistical information.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location at our offices is subject to availability. Should our office be unavailable, we will secure an alternative nearby venue and promptly inform you of the change. The exact time and location will be confirmed one week prior to the course commencement.

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Introduction to Contracts

Understanding the meaning of contracts and their significance
Exploring the elements of contracts: Legal, technical and administrative elements
Types of contract: verbal vs. written contracts
Exploring contract lifecycle
Discussing laws and regulations in contract
Laws and regulation in contract
Understanding the meaning of risk allocation among contracting parties
Discussing the fundamentals of identifying contractor, service provider or supplier
Understanding the contractual obligations of the parties
Practical exercise: Analyzing standard contract sample

Scope Development

Understanding sourcing strategies
Classifying contracts based on pricing methods:

Fixed price contract
Price adjustment contract
Cost-plus contract
Bills of quantity contract
Schedule of rates contract

Classifying contracts based on contracting methods:

Competitive contract
Negotiated contract

Discussing other types of contracts

Turnkey contract
Series contract
Frame contracts

Techniques for identifying contractual requirements, including legal, technical, commercial and financial requirements
Discussing the pros and cons of standard form contracts
Understanding Scope, pricing, and payment terms in contracts

Contractual Clauses Interpretation Rules

Understanding the manifestation of intent
Discussing key rules of contract interpretation
Defining parole evidence rule
Discussing the role of doctrine of contra proferentem in managing contracts
Understanding key contractual clauses in:

Construction contracts – FIDIC
Supply contracts
Consultancy terms of reference ToR
Special condition of contract
Insurance and guarantees

Practical exercise: group activity on drafting terms of reference

Contract Negotiations, Modification & Termination

Understanding the principles of contract negotiation
Exploring contract negotiation strategies
Understand BATA: Best alternative to negotiated agreement
Defining win-win negotiations
Discussing when contracts need modification
Understanding contract termination process
Role play: negotiations on contract terms

Contract Disputes Resolution

Understanding when disputes occur
Discussing techniques for avoiding disputes
Identifying the role of negotiation in resolving disputes
Understanding contractual clauses related to disputes and disputes resolution
Defining compensation claims and when it occurs
Understanding arbitration clauses and procedures
Practical exercise: drafting an arbitration clause
Recap and course evaluation

Modern Strategies and Methodologies in Contract Management and Conflict Prevention

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