Commercial Specifications Training Course
Commercial Specifications
This two-day course is designed to equip delegates with the skills to write robust specifications for use in a commercial environment working with suppliers and contracts. It covers how an effective specification addresses commercial risks, regulatory requirements and the needs of the customer.
Introduction and Effective Specifications
•Rationale
•‘The Taxi’ thought starter exercise
Preparation, documents and structure
•Best practice process and people to involve
•Types of specifications and order of use
Related documents
•Contracts, standards and specifications
•Standard forms of contract
Scoping and prioritising requirements
•Scoping and defining requirements
•Requirements prioritisation
Clear writing
•‘Exact instructions’
•Communications
Writing requirements
•Giving instructions
•Components of a requirement
Editing and issuing
•Practical editing tips
•Verification methods
Commercial issues
•Common commercial risks and issues
•Key contract clauses and managing subcontractors
Duration: 2 Days