Course Objectives
Drafting Contracts and Writing Scope of Work
Course Methodology
This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key contract management activities. The course also features the use of a number of case studies, presentations and role plays by participants, followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre and post testing.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Identify the essential elements of a contract and recognize the importance of the scope of work.
Outline the objectives of a contractual relationship and leverage them into requirements needed to develop the scope of work.
Plan and prepare a solid scope of work using outlines and templates.
Define contract building blocks and draft simple contract provisions.
Write the narrative of a contract as well as different contract parts using best practices.
Target Audience
Personnel involved in drafting scope of work and negotiating contract terms in order to ensure contract requirements are properly captured. Meirc is assigned as a Registered Educational Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). This program is worth 30 PDUs.
Target Competencies
Contract preparation
Writing scope of work
Drafting contracts
Preparing contract plan
Negotiating scope of work
Technical writing
Course Outline
Overview
Defining contracts
Elements of contracts
Purpose of contracting
Defining rights and obligations
Defining scope of work
How to develop the scope
Planning scope of work
Types of scope of work
Tools and techniques used to plan scope of work
Gathering requirements
Work breakdown structure
Product breakdown structure
Risk management and scope of work
Outlining the scope of work planning process
Developing the scope of work
Scope of work pitfalls
Rules of scope of work writing
Drafting fundamentals
Words to use
Choosing your words
Scope of work formats
Why are SOWs difficult to write?
Suggested ten-part format
Principles of good writing
Framing your thoughts
Phrasing your sentences
Choosing your words
Contract building blocks
Representations and warranties
Covenants and promises
Rights and obligations
Conditions to obligations
Discretionary authority
Declarations and facts
Contract drafting fundamentals
Drafting with or without precedent
Drafting contract parts:
Introductory provisions
Definitions and defined terms
Action sections
Other substantive business provisions
Endgame provisions
General provisions
Signature lines
Overview
Defining contracts
Elements of contracts
Purpose of contracting
Defining rights and obligations
Defining scope of work
How to develop the scope
Planning scope of work
Types of scope of work
Tools and techniques used to plan scope of work
Gathering requirements
Work breakdown structure
Product breakdown structure
Risk management and scope of work
Outlining the scope of work planning process
Developing the scope of work
Scope of work pitfalls
Rules of scope of work writing
Drafting fundamentals
Words to use
Choosing your words
Scope of work formats
Why are SOWs difficult to write?
Suggested ten-part format
Principles of good writing
Framing your thoughts
Phrasing your sentences
Choosing your words
Contract building blocks
Representations and warranties
Covenants and promises
Rights and obligations
Conditions to obligations
Discretionary authority
Declarations and facts
Contract drafting fundamentals
Drafting with or without precedent
Drafting contract parts:
Introductory provisions
Definitions and defined terms
Action sections
Other substantive business provisions
Endgame provisions
General provisions
Signature lines