H.6.11 Step 1: Develop a plan

The development of an effective contract management strategy must be carefully planned. The contract director can begin the planning process by asking the following questions.

• What contract management tools and processes may be required for the project? Identify those tools and processes relevant to a particular project.

• What human, financial and technology resources are available? The available resources may dictate the form taken by contract management tools and processes.

• What time constraints should be set for the development of the contract management tools and processes? The time constraints should be matched to both the available resources and the expected project delivery dates and milestones.