PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

 Contracts are fundamental to business relationships, shaping strategies and defining interactions. Research indicates that in many developing countries, approximately 55% of contractual parties experience dissatisfaction, often leading to legal disputes despite significant investments in contract negotiations.

 Such contract failures result in missed savings, financial penalties, prolonged litigation, and strained relationships, ultimately diminishing stakeholder benefits and value for money. Beyond financial losses, these failures disrupt operations, necessitate counterproductive litigation, and harm reputations and goodwill.

 Given these challenges, effective contract management for the supply of goods, works, and services has become critical for middle and senior-level managers. Professionals need to enhance their understanding of legal issues in contract administration, anticipate potential challenges, refine contract management skills, and adopt best practices from the business world.

 This training programme aims to strengthen the capabilities of participating departments and organisations by equipping officers, managers, and executives with the necessary legal insights and skills to manage contracts efficiently.

 OBJECTIVES

•     Enhance Efficiency by equipping professionals with the knowledge and confidence to manage risks and complexities in contract administration.

•     Maximize Value by fostering informed and proactive decision-making in contract management.

•     Improve Service Quality by ensuring superior service delivery and higher stakeholder satisfaction.

 CONTENT

Day 1: Fundamentals of Contract Management 

•     Understanding the importance of strong relationships with supply chain partners.

•     Differentiating between agreements and contracts.

•     Key principles of contract management and administration.

•     Overview of critical provisions in the Indian Contract Act.

 Day 2: Legal Framework and Dispute Resolution

•     Company Law in the context of Public Sector Enterprises.

•     Challenges of civil litigation in contract management.

•     Importance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.

•     Overview of ADR methods: Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation.

 Day 3: Practical Insights and Skill Building 

•     Simulation exercise on Arbitration for hands-on experience.

•     Case study-driven discussions to extract lessons from contract failures.

•     Peer learning and experience-sharing platform. 

This comprehensive programme ensures a well-rounded understanding of the legal aspects of contract management, adding significant value to participating organisations.

 METHODOLOGY

The training will employ an interactive and experiential approach, combining:

•     Classroom lectures

•     Case study analysis

•     Simulation exercises

•     Peer discussions and experience sharing

FACULTY PROFILE

 The programme will be led by Prof. BVN Sachendra, Professor and Dean of Training Programmes, with about twenty-eight years of experience that  includes industry and academia. He has trained thousands of procurement, contract, and supply chain management officers. The faculty team will also  include distinguished civil servants, industry practitioners, and subject matter experts from the institute.

 PARTICIPANT PROFILE

This programme is designed for executives, officers, engineers, and managers in middle and senior positions within government, manufacturing, and service organisations involved in contract management. It will be particularly beneficial for professionals responsible for project execution, procurement, commercial transactions, and legal compliance, including project managers, contract managers, purchase managers, commercial managers, materials managers, industrial engineers, financial and cost accountants, and legal officers. By addressing key challenges in contract administration, the programme equips participants with essential skills to manage complex contractual obligations effectively. 

This training aligns with the Karmayogi competency in Litigation Management, ensuring participants develop skills relevant to modern contract administration challenges. 

 Organisational sponsorship is essential

VENUE

The programme is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single occupancy rooms. The college does not provide accommodation for the family. The college is Wi-Fi enabled in a comprehensive way.

 DURATION  

The programme duration is 3 days starting from October 06-08,2025. The participants are expected to arrive a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.

PROGRAMME FEE

 Residential Fee: Rs. 43,700/- (US $683 for foreigners) plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, courseware (in electronic form) and other facilities of the College including internet usage.

 Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 37,700/- plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, course ware (in electronic form) working lunch and other facilities of the College including internet usage. 

A discount of 10% on the Programme fee for three or more participants from the same organisation will be given, provided the payment is credited into our Bank account before October 03, 2025.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

 The nominees are requested to carry with them the proof of Medical Insurance. The sponsoring agency is required to endorse the nominees' medical coverage in the event of hospitalization

 LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION

 Please use the prescribed/attached form. Last date for receiving nominations is September 29, 2025. Kindly contact Programmes Officer for further details (contact details are given at the end of the nomination form).

 LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL

 September 30, 2025. Any withdrawals after this date will entail forfeiture of fee paid, if any.

 ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Participants of the College programmes will automatically become members of the ASCI alumni association.

 CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

 The College issues a Certificate of Participation on conclusion of the programme.