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Workshop Good Contract Management in Karlsruhe, Germany

Workshop Good Contract Management

18 April 2013
Germany
The training centre (FTU) of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offers a workshop ‘Good Contract Management’ on 18 April 2013 in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Good management of contracts is fundamental for managing projects successfully. It is a crucial ability for research managers and administrators concerned with contracts and project management in research institutions, universities, the public sector and corporate organisations.

This workshop focuses on best strategic and administrative practice which complies with legal requirements: what is essential, what is advisable, and what are the pitfalls to be avoided. Participants will learn how most effectively to construct, negotiate and manage contracts which will deliver appropriate results within today’s dynamic international business environment.

Commercial strategies are emphasised. An EU perspective will be taken.

The following topics will be covered:
• Contract rationale, structures and presentation
• Contract parameters
• Creating the contract in practice
• Negotiating strategies
• Contract management processes
• Contract problems
• Legal risk management

The course is specifically designed for experienced project managers, programme managers, team leaders, project professionals and staff involved in international projects.

The course is held in English and limited to 15 participants in order to ensure a high quality standard.

Date: 18 April 2013

Course fee: 455 EUR

The fee includes tuition, documentation, certificate, morning coffees, sandwich lunches, afternoon teas, refreshment drinks.

Tutor: Dr. Rachel Burnett, Solicitor, Burnett IT Legal Services, London, England

Venue: Karlsruhe, Germany

For further information please contact Elisabeth Gillich, elisabeth.gillich@kit.edu

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