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If you confide in Victor Perton that you are discouraged and pessimistic, he’s likely to smile, pull out a mirror, let you see your reflection, and hand you a marker. What’s he up to? It’s your first lesson in optimism!

Caroline Anstey, Senior Adviser, InterAmerican Development Bank; Senior Fellow, Results for Development Institute

Many buyers use Performance Based Contracts (PBCs) to contract for outcomes, because they are attracted by the simplicity of using PBCs. But this could be a costly mistake if you do not first carefully plan, set up and execute the requirements of your PBC.^1/2

Uncertainty of the US global trade policies is not new these days. Add to that the trade wars escalating and tariffs on imports increasing – all of it making some organizations nervous and ready to relocate. Find out why our author Rosemary Coates tells us to buckle our seatbelts and get prepared. Our takeoff and rise into a turbulent sky will get bumpier for contract management before calm settles in.

In April 2017, the Association of Consulting Architects prepared an Industry Discussion Paper on Procuring Architectural Services.¹This paper sends a clear warning that all buildings should be designed to fit their intended purpose. “They should be efficient to build, maintain and operate, and should have a positive impact on the communities they serve”.

Dr. Stefania Passera, Contract Design and Visualization Consultant, Passera Design / IACCM

Sky rocketing risks caused by escalating numbers of smart and dumb things connected to the internet can break you in four ways:

This article, reprinted by permission from the publisher, Wolters Kluwer Arbitration blog, was originally published online by KAB January 27, 2019.

We tend to see the legal profession as resisting change when it comes to technology. Yet, many law firms tend to prove us wrong and we have the research to prove they are on the right path. This article compares the legal thinking of ‘Technology Leading’ organizations with both ‘Transitioning’ and ‘Trailing’ organizations respectively. And where you stand depends on where your tech head resides…

The theme this year for UN World Autism Awareness Day was Assistive Technologies, Active Participation.¹ So could this and other similar events lock arms with the future of work? I eagerly think so. Here’s why…

Contracting Excellence Journal

Articles, news and insights from World Commerce & Contracting staffers and over 70,000 Members.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT – VICTOR PERTON INTERVIEW Let optimism wrap its arms around you!

New procurement guidelines shed light on secrecy versus public right to know

PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACTING Leap before you look and miss your targeted outcome!

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Global trade wars could affect your contracts -- are you prepared for takeoff?

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT Hiring architectural services – Costly mistakes IACCM can resolve!

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Start your simplification journey with the IACCM Contract Design Pattern Library

Dr. Stefania Passera, Contract Design and Visualization Consultant, Passera Design / IACCM

DATA PROTECTION Internet of Things (IoT) cyberattacks – how to avoid risk and liability

2018 In Review: Blockchain Technology and Arbitration

DILEMMA OF LEGAL FIRMS Lagging behind technology can pick your pocket! Are you future ready?

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Wired for Future of Work?

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