A New Book by CCH INCORPORATED (2005) Contract Negotiations Contract Negotiations “Skills, Tools, and Best “Skills, Tools, and Best Practices” Practices” By: Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, PMP . An Interactive Adventure into the Art & Science of the Deal!
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A New Book by CCH INCORPORATED (2005)
Contract NegotiationsContract Negotiations“Skills, Tools, and Best Practices”“Skills, Tools, and Best Practices”
By: Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, PMP
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An Interactive Adventureinto the Art & Science of the Deal!
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Contract Negotiations – A New Book by CCH INCORPORATED
Key Topics of Discussion:
The New Performance-Based Buying and Selling Environment – The World We Live In! * Q&A - Exercise
Contract Negotiation Competencies – The Skills to Win * Self-Assessment Survey
The Contract Negotiation Process * Buyer & Seller – Best Practices
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The New Performance-BasedThe New Performance-BasedBuying & Selling Environment – Buying & Selling Environment –
The World We Live In!The World We Live In!
Contract Negotiations – A New Book by CCH INCORPORATED
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Cross-Industry Benchmarking Studies
* From: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED 2005, pg. 2 (Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (CAPS) Cross-Industry Benchmarking Report 2003)
CAPS ResearchCross-Industry Benchmarking Summary(August 2002 - November 2003 Reports)
Findings/Descriptions• Outsourcing spend as a percent of Sales $• Active Suppliers that Account for 80% of the Purchase $• Active Suppliers that are e-Enabled• Purchase Spend – EDI• Purchase Spend - B2B e-Commerce• Purchase Spend - Strategic Alliances• Purchase Spend - e-Auctions• Purchase Spend - Procurement Cards• Purchase Spend - Minority Owned Business• Purchase Spend - Women Owned Business• Purchase Spend - Other Small Business
Avg.
40.39%
9.47% 12.50%
11.60%
5.88%
21.68%
2.21%
1.20%
2.98%
2.25%
12.84%
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• U.S. Govt. increased use of commercial buying practices
• U.S. Govt. increased use of Past Performance as a major factor in Best Value source selection process
• Increased competition
• Increased enforcement of procurement ethics
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Supply DriversPerformance-Based
SupplyEnvironment
• Growth of Internet architecture
• Continued Growth of Voice/Data/Video wireless communications
• Use of e-Marketplaces
• Growth of Enterprise Applications for e-procurement, automated sales tools, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
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Pros
+ New products and services
+ Wider range of products and services
+ More modular products and services
+ Reduced prices
+ Improved performance
+ Faster product introductionsCons- More complexity
- Higher cost of integration
- Less reliability
- Accelerated pace of change
- Rapid Obsolescence
- Less personal contact
The World We Live In
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 7.
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NCMA, CMI, and ISM Studies (2000 – 2003)
Show Need for Negotiation Skills
The NCMA, ISM, and CMI Year 2000 surveys showed for every 100 surveyed contract management/purchasing professionals, concerning their roles:
• 90 indicate “more time sensitive”
• 85 indicate “more responsibility”
• 85 indicate “more team-oriented”
• 85 indicate “more strategic”
• 80 indicate “more use of performance-based metrics”
* Contract Management studies conducted by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and the Contract Management Institute (CMI), 2000 – 2003.
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 9.
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CMI Year 2001 Study - Results
"Which metrics do you believe your organization will use in the next 3 to 5 years to evaluate personnel performance?"
The respondents Top 10 choices:
1. Business Judgment 6. Integrity/ethics
2. Decision making 7. Education
3. Problem-solving 8. Interpersonal Relations
4. Negotiation skills 9. Responsiveness
5. Customer service 10. Communications
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 10.
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Contract Negotiation Skills Gap
Key Facts
• Many of the Master Contract Negotiators in both the public and private business sectors, have retired, or retiring, or are retirement eligible by 2010**
• Significant increase in the complexity of contracts and related projects ***
** Survey by Garrett Consulting Services, 2003
*** Center for Business Practices (CBP) study, 2002
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Exercise – Q & A
1. How much money (%) does your organization spend via e-marketplaces, procurement cards, e-auctions, and e-catalogs?
2. Is your organization using performance-based contracts with your customers and/or suppliers?
3. How important are contract negotiation skills to ensure business success?
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 12.
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Exercise – Q & A
4. How well do you negotiate?
5. Does your organization have the number and level of skilled master contract negotiators needed?
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 12.
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Contract Negotiation CompetenciesContract Negotiation CompetenciesThe Skills to Win!The Skills to Win!
Contract Negotiations – A New Book by CCH INCORPORATED
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The Contract Negotiator’s Competencies Model
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 14.
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Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey
• Complete the 20 question – Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey (1 = Low Skills to 5 = High Skills)
• Summarize and add-up your score on the survey worksheet (pg. 3)
• Compare your result to the Self-Assessment Survey Scoring table
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pgs. 15-16.
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The Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey
1. I am a person of high integrity.
1 2 3 4 5
2. I always act as a true business professional, especially in contract negotiations.
1 2 3 4 5
3. I ensure all of my business partners and team members act honestly, ethically, and legally, especially when involved in contract negotiations and contract formation.
1 2 3 4 5
4. I verbally communicate clearly and concisely.
1 2 3 4 5
5. I am an effective and persuasive contract negotiator.
1 2 3 4 5
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 16.
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The Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey cont.
6. My written communications are professional, timely, and appropriate.
1 2 3 4 5
7. I am an excellent team leader.
1 2 3 4 5
8. I consistently build high performance teams, which meet or exceed contract requirements.
1 2 3 4 5
9. I am willing to compromise when necessary to solve problems.
1 2 3 4 5
10. I confront the issues, not the person, in a problem-solving environment.
1 2 3 4 5
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 16.
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The Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey cont.
11. I recognize the power of strategies, tactics, and countertactics and use them frequently in contract negotiations.
1 2 3 4 5
12. I am able to achieve my desired financial results in contract negotiations.
1 2 3 4 5
13. I understand various cost estimating techniques, numerous pricing models, and how to apply each when negotiating financial arrangements.
1 2 3 4 5
14. I understand generally accepted accounting practices and how to apply them when negotiating deals.
1 2 3 4 5
15. I am highly computer literate, especially with electronic sales tools, and/or electronic procurement tools.
1 2 3 4 5Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pgs. 16-17.
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The Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey cont.
16. I am knowledgeable of e-marketplaces, vertical and horizontal trade exchanges, e-auctions, and how to use them to buy or sell products/services.
1 2 3 4 5
17. I understand the contract management process and have extensive education, experience, and professional training in contract management.
1 2 3 4 5
18. I have extensive education, experience, and training in contract law.
1 2 3 4 5
19. I have extensive education, experience, and training in our organization's products and services.
1 2 3 4 5
20. I am considered a technical expert in one or more areas.
1 2 3 4 5 Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 17.
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Skills to Win - Self-Assessment Survey Worksheet
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The Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey cont.
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 17.
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Skills to WinSelf-Assessment Survey
Scoring
90+: You have the knowledge and skills of a master contract negotiator.
80 - 90: You have the potential to become a master contract negotiator, after reviewing the specialized skill areas and determining in which areas you need to improve your skills. You are an intermediate contract negotiator.
65 - 79: You have basic understanding of successful contract negotiation skills. You need to improve numerous skills to reach a higher level of mastery of contract negotiations. You are an apprentice contract negotiator.
0 - 64: You have taken the first step to becoming a master contract negotiator. You have a lot of specialized skills areas you need to improve. With time, dedication, and support (education, experience, and training) you can become a master contract negotiator.
The Skills to Win: Self-Assessment Survey cont.
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 18.
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The Contract Negotiation Process
Contract Negotiations – A New Book by CCH INCORPORATED
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Contract Negotiations – A Complex Human Activity
Successful contract negotiator must:
• Master the art and science, or soft and hard skills, required to become a master negotiator
• Possess the intellectual ability to comprehend factors shaping and characterizing the negotiation.
• Be able to adapt strategies, tactics, and countertactics in a dynamic environment
• Understand their own personalities and personal ethics and values
• Know their products and services, desired terms and conditions, and pricing strategy
• Be able to lead a diverse multi-functional team to achieve a successful outcome
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pgs. 53-54.
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Buyer’s Contract Negotiation Objectives
• Acquire necessary supplies, services, and/or solutions of the desired quality, on-time, and at the lowest reasonable price
• Establish and administer a pricing arrangement that results in payment of a fair and reasonable price
• Satisfy needs of the end-user (customer)
Reference Text: Contract Negotiations, by Gregory A. Garrett, CCH INCORPORATED (2005), pg. 55.
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Seller’s Contract Negotiation Objectives
• Grow profitable revenue (long-term vs. short-term)
• Increase market share within their respective industry