Contract Management CATS RVM® Foundation

Discover the role of contract management in projects and services with the best practice CATS RVM®. In two days you get the insight in the how, what and why of contract management and realization and verification management. Become the project or service manager that excels in this area!

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Acquire valuable knowledge about the CATS RVM® methodology and learn to successfully manage contracts in project and service management.

Gain knowledge of and insight in the role of realization and verification manager and the relation to the contract manager.

Work more effective and efficient with practical tools and techniques.

Optimize the collaboration with the contract manager or successfully fulfill this role yourself.

Add value to your department and organization by putting the knowledge and skills you gained into practice.

Contract management is inextricably linked with service and project management. The CATS RVM^® Foundation training course provides the participant in two days with the essential knowledge of realization and verification management. CATS RVM^® offers a structured approach for effectively managing contracts at the intersection of contract management and project and service management. The training course covers the core principles, roles, and key points for realization and verification managers within the domains of deliveries, delivery management, and contract management, as well as the procedures to follow. There is also extensive focus on the distribution of tasks, responsibilities, and authorities between project and service managers on one hand and contract managers on the other.

Over the course of two days, the participant immerses themselves in realization and verification management. After the training course, the participant will take home the conviction and knowledge that contracts in services or projects can indeed be managed effectively. This applies to the perspective of contract management and to delivery management. Upon completion of the training course, the participant will be able to take the first steps to implement realization and verification management successfully, effectively, and efficiently within their organization.

the foundation for successfully managing contracts in project and service management with the theory of CATS RVM^®;
the relationship between contract management, realization and verification management and service and project management;
the distribution of tasks, responsibilities, and authorities between contract managers and realization and verification managers;
the role of realization and verification management and how this role adds value to both contract management and service and project management;
the relationship with the contract management methodology CATS CM^®.

The training course is specifically developed for professionals from both clients and suppliers side of the contract who encounter contracts and contract management in the execution of project or service management. It is also suitable for contract managers who, in addition to their contract management duties, are responsible for realization and verification management, as well as process owners who want to gain insights into the do's and don'ts of implementation.

Duration
The classroom training course takes two days, from 9:30 to 17:00. The online training course consists of four sessions, from 12.00 to 16.00. The time zone is CET with daylight saving time. For the classroom training course these days are usually consecutive. For the online training course there is usually a week between the training days.

Materials
Each participant will receive a physical copy of the book "Contract Management in Project Management and Service Management, The CATS RVM^® Methodology", for the classroom training course and an e-book for the online training course. Each participant will have exclusive access to our participant portal, where PDFs of presented slides, assignments, and other digital courseware are included.

Teaching Methods
This training course is designed to convey the theory of the CATS RVM^® methodology. Our experienced trainers integrate this theoretical knowledge with discussions about the individual situations of the participants and practical assignments. These assignments are carried out both individually and in groups, followed by a group discussion of the results by the trainer.

Study Load
For this training course, the study load consists solely of the training day(s) itself. Participants do not need to prepare in advance. There is no homework between the training sessions.

Prior Education
This training course does not require any specific prior education. Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of background or experience.

Definitions and Basic Concepts
The Broader Perspective
Realization and Verification Management and Delivery Management: the Relationship
Contract Life Cycle, Service Life Cycle and Project Lifespan
The CATS RVM^® Methodology
- Pillar 1: Work To Be Done and All Other Contract Matter
- Pillar 2: The Roles
- Pillar 3: The Essentials
- Pillar 4: The CM Process, the RVM Process and the Scenarios
The Essentials in Practice

We would offer optional enrollments in a training course. Please enroll by clicking 'Book this training' and specify in the comments field that it is an optional (preliminary) enrollment. This option will remain valid for a maximum of 21 days, but no later than 14 days before the start date of the training. To confirm your enrollment, please send an email to secretariaat@cmpartners.nl. If you would like to reserve a spot for a training within 14 days before the start date, please contact the secretariat directly.

Contract Management CATS CM® Foundation

Contract Management CATS RVM® Foundation

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