Negotiating With Drafting and Understanding Contracts

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Negotiating With Drafting and Understanding Contracts
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U847

Rome (Italy)

27 Jul 2026 -31 Jul 2026

5750

Overview

Introduction:

Negotiating With Drafting and Understanding Contracts defines institutional frameworks and structured models that govern how professionals negotiate, draft, and interpret contractual agreements within corporate and legal environments. This field addresses classification systems for contract types, standardized drafting principles, and procedural structures for negotiation that align with organizational risk management and compliance standards. This training program provides participants with analytical tools and governance approaches to ensure contracts are clear, enforceable, and aligned with institutional objectives.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify institutional principles that shape contract negotiation and drafting.

  • Classify types of contracts and their relevance in various organizational contexts.

  • Analyze standardized drafting structures to ensure clarity and enforceability.

  • Evaluate negotiation frameworks that align contracts with organizational policies.

  • Use key clauses to manage risk and compliance effectively.

Target Audience:

  • Legal Counsel and Contract Managers.

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals.

  • Business Development Managers.

  • Project Managers overseeing contractual obligations.

  • Compliance and Risk Officers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Institutional Principles of Contract Negotiation:

  • Core governance concepts guiding negotiation processes.

  • Frameworks for aligning negotiations with corporate policies.

  • Risk typologies relevant during contractual negotiations.

  • Stakeholder roles and responsibilities in negotiation stages.

  • Indicators measuring the effectiveness of negotiation outcomes.

Unit 2:

Classification of Contract Types:

  • Institutional categories of commercial and service contracts.

  • Structures distinguishing standard and bespoke agreements.

  • Governance of multi-party and cross-border contracts.

  • Criteria for selecting suitable contract formats.

  • Legal and compliance considerations for each contract type.

Unit 3:

Structured Drafting Models:

  • Principles for clear and concise contract language.

  • Standardized clauses and their institutional significance.

  • Logical arrangement of contract sections and provisions.

  • Tools for ensuring consistency and legal enforceability.

  • Governance linkages between drafting and organizational policies.

Unit 4:

Negotiation Frameworks and Risk Alignment:

  • Models supporting balanced and fair negotiation outcomes.

  • Procedures for aligning negotiations with risk management policies.

  • Institutional controls to safeguard organizational interests.

  • Techniques for conflict resolution during negotiation phases.

  • Indicators for monitoring negotiation efficiency and compliance.

Unit 5:

Contract Review and Compliance Structures:

  • Analytical methods for reviewing contractual clauses.

  • Governance models for ongoing contract performance monitoring.

  • Procedures ensuring compliance with agreed terms.

  • Risk assessment tools for contract management.

  • Institutional reporting structures for contract oversight and audit.