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Contract Performance Management
Training Program
Elevate your project management skills with our comprehensive Contract Performance Management training. Developed by industry veterans with over 90 years of combined experience, this program equips project managers with essential contract, claim and change management skills to secure and improve project profitability.
Why Contract Management Is a Must-Have Skill
Any event during contract execution—from site disruptions to global issues like the Ukraine war or COVID-19—can significantly impact your project's profitability, regardless of contract value. Professional project management requires the ability to handle these events according to contractual rights and obligations.
Today's companies seek project managers with an entrepreneurial mindset who view contracts as strategic project management tools. This approach not only secures and increases project margins but demonstrates professional excellence in contract execution.
Contract, Change, and Claim Management has become an essential skill set for project managers who want to drive profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.
Comprehensive 7-Module Training Program
1
Master Key Clauses
Learn to identify and leverage contract clauses that directly impact project profitability. Gain pragmatic knowledge of terms and conditions that protect your interests.
2
Mitigate Conflicts
Implement preventive actions at project start to avoid disputes. Ensure effective contract knowledge and create smart back-to-back agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.
3
Smart Communication
Develop strategic written communication skills that protect your interests. Learn to avoid common mistakes that compromise your position or create liability.
4
Notice Management
Preserve your contractual rights through effective notices and responses. Prepare the groundwork for successful claims and variation requests when needed.
The program continues with three additional modules covering relationship power balancing, turning risks into opportunities, and managing offensive and defensive claims. Upon completion, participants take a comprehensive final exam to demonstrate mastery.
Expert Instructors with Real-World Experience - Worldwide
Guillaume Bernard
25 years of experience as Head of Contract Management, Contract & Claim Management Leader, and Business Lawyer with Schneider Electric, Siemens, and Rhodia/Solvay groups, with extensive experience across Asia.
Laurent Pruneville
29 years as Project Director and Senior Project Manager with Schneider Electric, DTP Group, and ERCE Group. Specializes in risk management, project execution, and claim handling, with a focus on European markets.
Raymond Chalifoux, P.Eng
40 years with Fives Group as Director of Project Performance and General Manager of Operations. Mechanical Engineer with extensive expertise project management training, auditing and transformation leadership worldwide. Contact Ray for America/North America market.
"The added value is very good, thanks to the practical examples and the good discussions we've had. It gave me new ideas how I can execute the project even better."
— 2021/2022 Program Participant