Peggy Pauwels explores the concept of a Contractpreneur - a transformer who re-imagines how things are done along the contract lifecycle, thereby unlocking commercial value and driving real, sustainable and profitable growth.

In this episode, Peggy is joined by Tim Cummins, Executive Director at the Commerce & Contract Management Institute and President at World Commerce & Contracting. Peggy and Tim delve into the core fundamentals of contracting to talk about the purpose of contracts and why full alignment between the contract and its commercial objectives matters more than ever in this fast changing world.

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Report | The purpose of contracts

Our report, the purpose of contracts 2024, examines how clarity of purpose is required to measure contract quality and effectiveness.

This report, created in collaboration between World Commerce & Contracting and Deloitte, reveals that in an increasingly complex business landscape, the role of contracts is more critical than ever. Yet, a concerning gap persists between the desired and actual performance of contracts. This important report, delves into the evolving purpose of contracts and uncovers the reasons behind their under-performance. It challenges traditional views, urging a shift towards contracts as enablers of business relationships and value creation. The report offers actionable insights and practical takeaways to help organisations transform their contracting practices and achieve greater success in the face of growing complexity.

Contractpreneurship podcast: all episodes

Contract Lifecycle Management part 1 - the importance and value of commercial contracting and how optimising your contracting process can reduce your cycle time by 30%.

Contract Lifecycle Management part 2 - the mindset and competencies of a contracting expert and leader.

Contract Lifecycle Management part 3 - how technology can further enhance your contracting experience.

Contract Lifecycle Management part 4 - what we are doing at Deloitte: building a community of contract experts to unlock value.

Contract Lifecycle Management part 5 - what transformation means in the context of an in-house legal team.

Contract Lifecycle Management part 6 - contract innovation in today's global and digital economy.

Contract Lifecycle Management part 7 - real life experiences explaining the delivery of contract managed services and how it can be a real enabler to deliver and unlock value from your contracts. 

Contract Lifecycle Management part 8 - how Vodafone have been spearheading contract design innovation for their business and their clients.

Contract Lifecycle Management part 9 - the core fundamentals of contracting: the purpose of contracts

Deloitte Legal Insights | Podcast

The Deloitte Legal Insights podcast explores the latest legal issues across commercial, technology, employment, corporate, data privacy, intellectual property and real estate. Our industry experts also offer their thoughts on how you can transform and operate your legal business.