Contract management compact
Preparing, helping to draft and reviewing contracts
Contents
The core principles of contract drafting
- Adjustment of the contract objectives: Which goals should be achieved?
- Selecting the right type of contract: Advantages and disadvantages.
How do you recognize good and bad contracts?
The 1x1 when concluding a contract
- Quotations, orders, order confirmations - sources of error, effects.
- Correct inclusion of own Terms and conditions, consequences of conflicting Terms and conditions.
- Special features when concluding contracts by e-mail, via portals or SAP.
- Who must conclude the contract? Power of attorney and protection of legitimate expectations.
- Document "ZDF" - figures, data, facts.
Rules and recommendations for successful supply and service contracts
- Things to know about formulating service descriptions.
- Protection through contractual penalties - advantage or trap?
- Formulation of confidentiality agreements in accordance with the new legal situation.
- Termination and termination without notice of contracts, warning.
- Terms of payment, delivery and payment default.
- Sample clauses, checklists, formulation aids.
Deadly sins in contract management
Contracts in day-to-day business - cases, pitfalls, rules of thumb
- Complaints, delay, defects, supplementary performance, compensation.
- What do manufacturer, quality and durability guarantees do?
- When are my claims time-barred? What does that mean in concrete terms?
Important rules for foreign contracts
- UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, Swiss law - Should a law be agreed in principle?
Current developments in contract law
- Pandemics, wars, natural disasters - possibilities of subsequent contract adjustments via force majeure clauses, change in the basis of the contract, Section 313 BGB - What applies to lump-sum prices?
Practical tips, checklists, sample formulations
- Measures in the event of missed delivery deadlines or refusal to pay.
- Fire department measures in the event of insolvency of the contractual partner.
- Does the agreement of arbitration courts make sense?
- Psychological aspects of contract management, behavioral patterns of the parties involved.
Sample contracts, Internet and practical literature - quick help with questions
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
Providing a well-founded overview of key decisions before concluding contracts.
Consolidation of the core principles of contract drafting.
Safe handling of general termsTerms and conditions.
Knowledge of service disruptions and compensation.
Action strategies for contract crises and insolvency.
Avoidance of liability risks and unnecessary costs.
Efficient participation in contract drafting and negotiation.
Methods
Practice-oriented training based on many examples, independent solving of exercises, analysis of contract components, detection of weak points in contracts.
Recommended for
Specialists and managers from all departments who are actively involved in concluding contracts.
Questions about the seminar content
Decisions are often made before a contract is signed that can later be corrected only with great effort. In this training a solid overview of the key factors you should review in advance, such as objectives, risks, responsibilities, and necessary documentation. You’ll learn what questions to ask yourself before negotiations and how to identify common misconceptions early on. This will help you prepare more effectively, conduct discussions in a more focused manner, and document decisions in a transparent way. As a result, you’ll reduce the likelihood of including unclear services, unfavorable terms, or hidden risks in the contract.
Many contracts fail not because of major issues, but because of unclear wording and poorly coordinated clauses. In training , you training the core principles of contract drafting and learn how to identify good and bad contract structures. You’ll gain an understanding of how to clearly define contract objectives and select the appropriate contract type. This will enable you to evaluate contract drafts more quickly, address critical issues directly, and propose improvements in a structured manner. This will help you help shape contracts that are clearer, more manageable, and provide better protection for your company.
In practice, Terms and conditions a common source of errors because they are incorporated incorrectly or because conflicting Terms and conditions are Terms and conditions . In training how to incorporate Terms and conditions and what consequences conflicting Terms and conditions can Terms and conditions . You’ll understand what matters when it comes to offers, orders, and order confirmations, and how to identify typical pitfalls in the process. This will enable you to make more confident decisions during negotiations and in day-to-day business regarding which terms actually apply. This reduces future disputes over contract terms and strengthens your position when it comes to enforcing your own terms.
In contract disputes, people often react hastily, even though a clear, structured approach would be much more effective. In training strategies for handling contract disputes so you can analyze conflicts in a structured way and choose the right course of action. You’ll learn about the typical pitfalls that arise in critical situations, such as complaints, delays, or disputed service terms. This will enable you to respond in a planned manner, keep track of deadlines and options, and better manage your communication. This helps you limit damage, position your position , and reach a viable solution more quickly without unnecessary escalation.
Insolvency can suddenly jeopardize existing contracts and severely disrupt payment and supply chains. In training which warning signs to take seriously and what immediate actions may be appropriate in such situations. You’ll receive practical guidance on how to better mitigate your risks, which steps to prioritize, and how to clearly document decisions using numbers, data, and facts. This allows you to act more quickly instead of wasting valuable time, and it reduces the risk of unnecessary financial losses. This strengthens your ability to professionally manage crisis situations in contract management.
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Start dates and details
Thursday, 23.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 24.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 07.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 08.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 20.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 21.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Monday, 01.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 02.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 28.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 29.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 25.08.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 26.08.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 03.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 24.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 25.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Wednesday, 11.11.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 12.11.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 25.02.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 26.02.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Thursday, 18.03.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 19.03.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Further training in contract management
In every company, solid contract management ensures that the risk of contractual disputes is reduced to a minimum right from the start. The training courses offered by the Haufe Akademie will provide you with important insights into contract management and thus sustainably cover your knowledge spectrum in an important area of project management.
Contracts provide security
The much-quoted Hobbesian theorem of man being a wolf when there is no overriding regulatory authority is the basis of the modern view of the state. In a figurative sense, this guiding principle also applies to business life. Without well thought-out contract management and therefore without clear contractual regulations, there is a lack of planning security. Knowledge of the legal requirements is not only of great importance in bilateral or multilateral contacts, but also in all planning relating to your own business. For example, if you want to put your business idea into practice, you should first consider all legal requirements as part of contract management. These can range from applying for planning permission to researching trademark law. The more precise the contract management is from the outset, the more legally secure all your planning steps are that you coordinate as part of project management.
Contract management for beginners and as a refresher
Knowledge of legal regulations and the legally compliant drafting of contracts is particularly important for start-ups and company founders. This is because the contractual guidelines are laid down right from the start. This affects not only sales or HR Management, but also controlling and the management itself. Even for "old hands" in the business, regular refresher courses in contract management can ensure an optimized business environment. In both cases, the training courses at the Haufe Akademie will help you to optimize your contract management in the long term!
