“From working on contracts, to contracts that work”


Linda Tonkes

Entrepeneur and author

About Linda Tonkes

Linda is entrepreneur, CEO and co-owner of training agency CM Partners and (co-) author of the international acclaimed book “Contract Management with CATS CM®”. This contract and commercial management methodology that has been utilized by more than 1,500 companies and thousands of professionals worldwide since 2005.

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#11 Fostering Collaboration and Commitment

#11 Fostering Collaboration and Commitment

The final step in the 7E Model for Excellence is Engage. Engagement is the glue that holds all the other steps together. It emphasizes the importance of continuous communication, collaboration, and commitment from all stakeholders. Without engagement, even the best-laid plans can falter …

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#10 Refine Best Practices

#10 Refine Best Practices

Excellence is not a destination but an ongoing journey. The Enhance phase of the 7E Model focuses on Continuous Improvement. This phase ensures that your best practices evolve over time, adapting to new challenges and opportunities. Enhancement is about refining your standards …

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#9 Measuring progress and identify areas for improvement

#9 Measuring progress and identify areas for improvement

After executing your plan, the next step in the 7E Model for Excellence is to Evaluate the results. Evaluation is a critical phase that allows you to measure success, understand what worked, and identify areas for improvement. By systematically evaluating your performance, you can …

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