Collaboration: Why it matters, when it matters and what it means

Collaboration: Why it matters, when it matters and what it means

At the NEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar, Tim Cummins, CEO of the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) gave a presentation on ‘Collaboration: Why it matters, when it matters and what it means.’

A recording of this is now available, watch below:


In his presentation Tim discusses the IACCM’s top ten most important terms in contracts that facilitate good management. Read Richard Patterson's paper below which briefly explains at a high level how NEC contracts perform against these:

IACCM and NEC

Richard spoke on behalf of NEC at the IACCM Europe Forum 2015 and is also delivering our free Early Warnings webinar. 

Richard Patterson

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