Annex1 Ten steps to a succesful upgrade of your contracts
In order to maximise the benefits from a contract assembly software application, it is helpful to analyse the normal contracting processes and the desirable transaction cycle. With the analysis, the internal contract approval requirements can be customised, an adequate selection can be made of the automated model contracts and of their availability and the workflow-monitoring by senior management can be optimised, as well as the effectiveness of implementing the contract assembly application. Undertaking these steps in a structured manner will save your company a lot of time and vouch for the success of contract assembly software.
Best practice group. In large legal organisations, the above analysis and the upgrading of model contracts should probably be undertaken by best practice groups. It is crucial for the progress and success of upgrading contracts that the general counsel, and preferably also the executive management of the company, expressly support the work of the best practice group. They should be explicit and prioritise action (actions speak louder than words). Efforts by best practice members should be rewarded amply within the entire organisation.