OVERVIEW

Contracts play a pivotal role in project success, but they come with inherent risks that can disrupt budgets, timelines, and relationships if not managed effectively. Beyond risk management, ensuring optimal contract performance is equally critical to achieving desired project outcomes and maintaining stakeholder trust.

This comprehensive three-day workshop offers a structured approach to both contract risk management and performance management, covering the full contract lifecycle from pre-contract planning to post-award execution and performance evaluation. Participants will explore strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, as well as measuring and enhancing contract performance using key metrics and innovative tools.

Interactive sessions and real-world case studies will provide practical insights into drafting protective clauses, leveraging IT tools, managing claims, and preventing fraud. Participants will also learn how to design performance indicators, conduct audits, and foster a culture of ethics and accountability in contract management.

This workshop is ideal for professionals involved in contract drafting, administration, project management, and performance evaluation. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to minimize risks, improve contract performance, and achieve successful project outcomes through actionable strategies and best practices.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

• Identify risks at all stages of the contract lifecycle and their potential impacts on project success.
• Learn techniques for effective risk allocation, transfer, and mitigation.
• Develop strategies for managing claims, disputes, and unforeseen challenges.
• Explore tools and frameworks for monitoring and mitigating risks, as well as tracking contract performance.
• Gain expertise in handling complex and international contracts while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.
• Learn to design and apply performance metrics to evaluate contract outcomes and improve accountability.
• Create personalized action plans to apply risk and performance management techniques in their roles.

KEY TAKEAWAY

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of contract risks and performance management across pre-contract, award, and post-award stages.
• Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks using practical frameworks, tools, and strategies.
• Develop skills in drafting and negotiating clauses that address both risk allocation and performance metrics to safeguard stakeholder interests.
• Master approaches for managing claims, resolving disputes, and improving contract performance to minimize project disruptions.
• Enhance your ability to handle complex and international contract risks, including regulatory, cultural, and performance-related considerations.
• Create actionable plans for risk and performance management tailored to your organization’s unique challenges.
• Achieve confidence in identifying risks and monitoring performance to ensure project success, operational efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.

OUR DISTINGUISHED TRAINER

Dr. Amila Gamage

Dr. Amila Gamage is the founder of Sihela Consultants, specializing in contract administration consultancy and training solutions for clients in Singapore, Malaysia, and beyond. With over 20 years in the construction industry, she started her career as a Civil Engineer, focusing on contract management from inception to completion. Her expertise has led to effective contract management with minimal disputes, ensuring favourable financial outcomes across various projects, including high-rise buildings.

Before founding  Sihela Consultants, she worked with prestigious firms in Singapore and abroad, collaborating with renowned consulting companies on diverse contract administration projects. As an ACLP certified trainer and lecturer, she shares her knowledge in Contract Management, Dispute Resolution, Quantity Surveying, and Facility Management with educational institutions and organizations globally.

Dr. Gamage holds a PhD in Project Management, where she focused on construction disputes in Singapore and introduced the Integrated Construction Enhancement Framework (ICEF) for effective dispute management. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Specialist Diploma in Building Cost Management from BCA Academy, Singapore, where she received the Gold Award. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Law in Business Law. Dr. Gamage is a member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (MSIArb) and The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MMIArb) and is recognized as a SAS Eminent Fellow Member (SEFM) for her contributions to education and research.