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The Leading Edge
Commerce & Contract Management Institute
12 episodes
1 week ago
In this episode, we explore how to move from rule-following to results – building systems, skills, and mindsets that make federal contracting adaptive, data-driven, and future-ready. Help us to help you by contributing to the newest US Public Procurement Benchmark 2025-2026. Federal Benchmark survey Read more
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In this episode, we explore how to move from rule-following to results – building systems, skills, and mindsets that make federal contracting adaptive, data-driven, and future-ready. Help us to help you by contributing to the newest US Public Procurement Benchmark 2025-2026. Federal Benchmark survey Read more
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Episodes (12/12)
The Leading Edge
Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater: findings from the global contracting benchmark
In this episode, we explore how to move from rule-following to results – building systems, skills, and mindsets that make federal contracting adaptive, data-driven, and future-ready. Help us to help you by contributing to the newest US Public Procurement Benchmark 2025-2026. Federal Benchmark survey Read more
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1 week ago
18 minutes

The Leading Edge
Connected Contracts: Understanding the Power of Clause Linkages
Contracts don’t operate clause by clause — they function as integrated systems. The WorldCC Contract Clause Linkages Guide reveals how decisions made in one section of a contract ripple across others, influencing commercial outcomes, operational performance, and risk exposure. In this episode, we explore why understanding these interdependencies is essential for effective contract design, faster negotiations, and more resilient business relationships.
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3 weeks ago
20 minutes

The Leading Edge
Building a better Artificial Intelligence (AI) future – Agile regulations for risk mitigation
As AI technologies advance at unprecedented speed, the need for smart, agile regulations has never been more urgent. Striking the right balance between mitigating risks and fostering innovation is no easy task, yet it’s essential for building AI systems that are safe, trustworthy, and beneficial to society. In this episode, we explore the key regulatory challenges, examine approaches like the EU AI Act, and discuss how governments, developers, and civil society can collaborate effectively. We...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

The Leading Edge
Unlocking the Potential of Outcome-Based Contracting
As governments and industries search for ways to deliver more value with limited resources, Outcome-Based Contracting offers a bold alternative – shifting attention from processes to results. Yet realizing its potential requires more than new templates; it demands cultural change, clearer definitions, and stronger collaboration. In this episode, we examine what’s fuelling the resurgence of OBC, what obstacles stand in its way, and how organizations can turn ambition into measurable impact.
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1 month ago
19 minutes

The Leading Edge
Trust, Tension, and the Tactical Contract: Rethinking Deal-Making in a World of Uncertainty
In a world of constant disruption, contracts are under pressure to be both anchors and sails – able to provide stability and enable agility. In this podcast we explore how businesses can move beyond risk-heavy negotiations to create adaptive agreements that balance trust with tactical flexibility, turning contracts into frameworks for resilience and shared success. Read more here.
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2 months ago
22 minutes

The Leading Edge
Does AI Create the Opportunity for Procurement Reinvention?
In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the procurement landscape – not by enhancing the old model, but by challenging its very existence. As intelligent systems automate traditional tasks, the focus must shift from control and compliance to commercial creativity, strategic integration, and lifecycle value. We’ll unpack what this reinvention could look like – and what’s at stake if we don’t make the leap. Read more here.
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2 months ago
18 minutes

The Leading Edge
Buying and Selling AI: A Pricing Nightmare?
In this episode we highlight how AI is transforming SaaS pricing, replacing predictable models with complex, usage-based and bundled AI tiers that create cost unpredictability. We will explore how buyers can implement clearer governance, data visibility, and outcome-based contracts, while suppliers can stand out by offering transparent, value-linked pricing and collaborative risk-sharing models.
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3 months ago
10 minutes

The Leading Edge
Germany’s Defense Procurement Crisis: It’s Time for Strategic Overhaul
In this episode, we explore the structural challenges paralyzing Germany’s defense procurement system. From fragmented ownership to cultural risk-aversion and procedural overload, the current model is out of step with today’s geopolitical urgency. We’ll unpack what’s holding Germany back – and the bold, commercial reforms needed to shift from stagnation to strategic readiness. Download the report here.
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3 months ago
32 minutes

The Leading Edge
Analysis: Impacts of tariffs on corporate commercial policies and contracting strategies
In this episode, we explore how businesses are navigating a volatile global market landscape shaped by tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and supply chain fragility. From contingency planning to reimagining the very nature of supply relationships, we’ll examine emerging strategies that move beyond traditional procurement models. Download the report here.
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4 months ago
16 minutes

The Leading Edge
Data over doubt: stories of how data driven decisions overcome fear and uncertainty in contracting.
In this episode Tim Cummins shares powerful WorldCC member stories of how leveraging data can transform fear and uncertainty in contracting. Learn how to move from feeling powerless to being prepared. As you consider the power of data discussed in this episode, we invite you to share your own experiences and contribute to a clearer industry picture. The crucial Benchmark Survey is gathering essential insights into current trends and challenges in contract management. Your participation is vit...
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4 months ago
17 minutes

The Leading Edge
Reimagining Public Sector Contracting: Leadership, Legitimacy, and the Transformation of Acquisition Capability
5 months ago
14 minutes

The Leading Edge
Designing Anti-fragile Supply Models in a Geopolitically Uncertain World
Why traditional supply models are failing and what it will take to build truly adaptive, collaborative systems. Read more here.
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5 months ago
13 minutes

The Leading Edge
In this episode, we explore how to move from rule-following to results – building systems, skills, and mindsets that make federal contracting adaptive, data-driven, and future-ready. Help us to help you by contributing to the newest US Public Procurement Benchmark 2025-2026. Federal Benchmark survey Read more