“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.
Latest Blogs
#6 Gather insights, assess risks, and identify opportunities
This blog explores the second step of the 7E Model for Excellence — Explore. After envisioning your future and setting your goals, the next crucial phase is to explore the landscape, gather insights, assess risks and identify opportunities. And analyze the information that will inform your path forward …
#5 Shaping the Vision, Setting Objectives and Determining Preconditions
This blog delves into the first step of the 7E Model for Excellence — Envision. This critical phase involves shaping your vision, setting clear objectives, and determining the necessary preconditions. By laying a strong foundation here, you set the stage for every subsequent action …
#4 The 7E Model for Excellence
This blog introduces the 7E Model for Excellence — a comprehensive framework designed to help you identify, implement and sustain best practices in contract and commercial management. By following this structured approach, you’ll be equipped with actionable steps …


