Methodology And Technology Are Always Complementary In Contract Management

The business is served best with agnostic process design and roles and responsibilities and software that can really support the fit for purpose solution. As at CATS CM® we have trained thousands of people in the methodology and helped implement in many organizations we see that clm software is a ‘beast’ by itself. We focus on methodology, others will focus on technology.

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software is very relevant for any organization that wants to improve its contract management processes. However, the software alone is not enough to achieve optimal results. To truly benefit from CLM software, organizations must also develop, implement effective processes and methodologies for managing contracts based on best practices.

By combining process and the Cats methodology with CLM software, organizations can gain several benefits. First and foremost, it enables them to streamline contract management processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. With a standardized approach to contract management, organizations can ensure that contracts are managed consistently across different departments. Not to mention the speed you gain by talking the same process language.

Moreover, the combination of process and methodology with CLM software also helps organizations to improve compliance and reduce risk. By implementing best practices and standardizing contract management practices, organizations can ensure that all contracts meet regulatory and contractual obligations.

Finally, combining process and methodology with CLM software also helps organizations to improve their strategic decision-making. By having a more organized and structured system for managing contracts, organizations can access critical information more quickly and accurately. This, in turn, enables them to make more informed decisions about negotiations, renewals, and other strategic initiatives.

In short, while CLM software is a powerful tool for contract management, it is only one part of a larger system. By combining process and methodology with CLM software, organizations can achieve optimal results and gain a competitive advantage. adopting a common business oriented framework that enables you to speak the same language, design your fit for purpose processes, capture benefits better and faster and in the end make you a winner.#

Some people that understand the relevance include fantastic people like Claude Marais, Nicoline Bos, Vincent Brouwer, Dominique Kindt, Achraf Talhaoui, Cyrille Scuri. Craig Conte and so many more.

Arjen van Berkum

Arjen van Berkum is a columnist, keynote speaker and motivator, with an eye for business ecosystems, innovation and disruption. In addition to his work as technology and contract management evangelist, he is a visiting lecturer at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).