CONTRACT COORDINATION: MANAGING CHANGES & CLAIMS

This course focuses on equipping participants with the skills and tools needed to effectively coordinate contracts, manage changes, and address claims in complex projects. Participants will learn to identify potential contract risks, navigate change requests, and resolve disputes while maintaining compliance and fostering positive stakeholder relationships. The course emphasizes best practices in contract management, negotiation, and claim resolution, enabling participants to optimize project outcomes and reduce legal and financial risks.

Country:

Kuwait

• Understand the principles of effective contract coordination.
• Manage changes in contracts while maintaining compliance and efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with claims and disputes. Dev
• Develop negotiation skills to resolve claims and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Implement proactive strategies to enhance contract performance and minimize conflicts.

• Fundamentals of contract coordination and management
• Identifying and addressing contract changes and variations
• Best practices for managing claims and disputes
• Risk assessment and mitigation in contract management
• Techniques for effective negotiation and dispute resolution
• Compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
• Documentation and communication in managing changes and claims
• Case studies and real-world applications

 

5-DAY BREAKDOWN

Day 1: Introduction to Contract Coordination

• Key principles of contract management
• Role of a contract coordinator in project success
• Understanding contract terms and conditions
• Common challenges in contract coordination




Day 2: Managing Contract Changes

• Types of contract changes and variations
• Evaluating and approving change requests
• Ensuring compliance during change management
• Impact of changes on project timelines and budgets




Day 3: Managing Claims and Disputes

• Identifying the root causes of claims
• Strategies for analyzing and validating claims
• Steps to document and communicate claims effectively
• Avoiding disputes through proactive measures




Day 4: Risk Management and Negotiation Techniques

• Assessing risks related to changes and claims
• Risk mitigation strategies in contract management
• Negotiation techniques for resolving disputes
• Case studies on successful claim resolutions




Day 5: Documentation, Communication, and Case Studies

• Importance of clear and accurate documentation
• Best practices in communication during disputes
• Reporting and presenting claim findings to stakeholders
• Group exercises and case studies for practical application




TARGET AUDIENCE

• Contract coordinators and managers
• Project managers and supervisors
• Procurement and supply chain professionals
• Legal advisors and claims specialists




METHODOLOGY

• Interactive lectures and expert-led discussions
• Group exercises and role-playing for negotiation scenarios
• Real-life case studies and practical examples
• Hands-on activities to apply theoretical knowledge




CONCLUSION

Participants will leave this course with a robust understanding of contract coordination, change management, and claims resolution. They will be better equipped to handle contractual challenges efficiently, ensure compliance, and contribute to the successful execution of projects while minimizing risks and fostering collaborative relationships.