APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement: Introduction by Dr Jon Broome
TAGS: contract strategy, outcome based contracting, procurement, Project Management
In this presentation by Jon, you will learn:
(1) why knowledge and skill in contracts & procurement matter if you want to be an effective project manager;
(2) about modern developments in procurement which affect the delivery of projects & programmes you may become involved in; and
(3) why it will only become more important to your career.
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APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement: Project Procurement Strategy by James Buckley-Walker
TAGS: collaboration, Contract Strategy/Flexibility, contract strategy, procurement, Project Management
In this session by James Buckley-Walker you will learn about :
(1) assessment of the internal capacity of the employer organisation or the external potential to provide the package;
(2) the nature of the relationship sought with the potential provider;
(3) the most appropriate high-level contracting strategy;
(4) the provider selection strategy to be employed; and
(5) defining the scope, interfaces & inter-dependencies between each package .
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APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement: Package Contracting Strategy by Anne Holden
TAGS: alliancing, Contract Strategy/Flexibility, contract strategy, procurement, Project Management
In this session by Anne Holden, you will gain :
(1) an overview of the process for developing a package’s contract strategy;
(2) a high level overview of the different contract strategies available; and
(3) war stories to illustrate the pros & cons of different contract strategies;
While presented by Anne, Jon wrote this section of the Guide.
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APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement: Prepare Contract Terms by Alastair Greenan
TAGS: procurement, Project Management
This session is presented by Alastair Greenan, an experienced project manager of £billion+ projects in the oil sector. You will learn: (1) what you need in place before you begin (inputs);
(2) an overview of the Guide's Process Chart;
(3) how to effectively brief the team;
(4) considerations on Legal Context and Form of Contract; and
(5) how to develop the Contract Requirements & ensure an effective review.
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APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement: Manage and Deliver the Contract by John Lake
TAGS: Administration, Payment, procurement, Project Management
John Lake both led the development of this chapter & presents this session. In it, you will learn about :
(1) your role as a PM in the delivery of contracted packages;
(2) getting up to speed when you start;
(3) the delivery process;
(4) the most common pitfalls (gotchas!); and
(5) how to use the C&P Guide during delivery.
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APM Guide to C&P : Contract Closure, Cut-over and Operation & Support by Alastair Greenan
TAGS: Administration, procurement, Project Management
In this final session by Alastair Greenan, you will learn about :
(1) when a project ends and the three types of closure;
(2) when & how to prepare for contract closure;
(3) what you need to do to close-out a contract; and
(4) managing potential damage clauses, stakeholders and client expectations.
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