A favorite reference tool for over a decade, Drafting Effective Contracts combines a clear analysis of how effective agreements are structured, a practical breakdown of its essential elements and an overview of the overall process, from conducting the initial client meeting to closing the deal.

This completely updated guide presents consistent structural analysis and a set of fundamentals that can be used from contract to contract. You are led step-by-step through the creation process and offered direction around the obstacles that may be encountered along the way, in drafting agreements for goods and services, promissory notes, guaranties and secured transactions.

You will find a detailed discussion of the 11 drafting elements that every contract may have: parties; recitals; subject; consideration; warranties and representations; risk allocation; conditions; performance; dates and term; boilerplate; and signatures. You also get an array of sample contracts and statutory material, making this the most complete tool for building legal agreements that work.

Table of Contents:

• Part 1: Process
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Chapter 2: Drafting Elements
  • Chapter 3: Negotiations and Closings
• Part 2: Applications
  • Chapter 4: Agreements for the Sale of Goods and Services - Overview
  • Chapter 5: Agreements for the Sale of Goods and Services - Structural Analysis
  • Chapter 6: Promissory Notes - Overview
  • Chapter 7: Promissory Notes - Structural Analysis
  • Chapter 8: Guaranties - Overview
  • Chapter 9: Guaranties - Structural Analysis
  • Chapter 10: Security Agreements - Overview
  • Chapter 11: Security Agreements - Structural Analysis
• Appendix A: Litigated Language

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"The content and models for this session on "How to Implement Performance Management Programs" were extremely relevant and will be immediately applicable in our municipal government environment. Thank you for providing useful tools we can incorporate to enhance our organization's performance management process."

"This session was very well presented with relevant material for professionals whose goal is to development a performance management program with a strategic impact on their organization."

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Webinar information current as of December 4, 2008 

Performance management is one of the most complex and demanding issues facing HR practitioners today. An organization’s need for effectiveness or competitive advantage and an individual’s need for recognition, development and job satisfaction can often create a dynamic paradox in the design and management of an effective program. Contemporary models of performance management are now overturning long-held assumptions and methodologies. Competence, creativity and technical understanding are fundamental to designing and implementing a model that is right for your organization. This archived webinar offers a unique opportunity to tap into a wealth of practical experience from two seasoned consultants and practitioners who have extensive international expertise in the subject.

Learn how to:

• Build the foundation for performance management
• Overcome implementation challenges
• Benchmark against emerging best practices

Speakers

Sue Traynor is the Head of Leadership Development at Transport for London in the UK. She is responsible for the alignment of the strategy underpinning performance management, leadership development and the active management of talent in order to support the vision and strategic goals of the organization. Sue works to develop capability at the senior level by raising standards of leadership and creating targeted interventions designed to support the performance goals of both current and future leaders in the organization.

Bill Bradford is a Senior Consultant with Performance Management Consultants. He has extensive experience in all aspects of hum

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"Good discussion of issues and examples of how to handle challenging situations."

"Very informative with practical applications."

- Maja Winter, Webinar Participant

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Webinar information current as of June 17, 2008  

This archived webinar is designed to help you learn techniques and strategies not only for diffusing others but for managing your own emotions at these challenging moments. With these skills, you’ll be able to tackle everything from figuring out your own triggers and what your body language conveys, to boundary setting during a challenging conversation, to finding the right time and place to initiate a difficult interaction. Our goal is to help you keep your cool and approach those difficult situations with more confidence, so you resolve them more effectively and show your employees that you’re proactive in creating a tension-free workplace.

Learn how to:

• Manage yourself during difficult interactions
• Be proactive vs. reactive
• Understand your triggers and sync your body language to your message
• Plan the right time and place for a challenging conversation
• Master the art of constructive feedback
• Know when to use empathy, sympathy and apology

Speaker

Bina Feldman is a corporate training consultant and coach specializing in Personal & Professional Development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders. She is a member of the Canadian Society of Training & Development (CSTD) In the field of Training and Development since 1984, Bina has grown her business to deliver training across many industries and in the public sector. As a performance coach, she has helped business and professional people with communication and leadership skills.

Bina taught Presentation Skills and Public Speaking at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies from 1981 – 1992 and has delivered Presentation Skills training nationally and internationally. Bina leads a training company and con

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This webcast was recorded on February 21, 2008

Negotiations happen every day in and outside of your workplace. Every time you communicate with your manager, discuss projects with employees and cross-functional teams or work with outside suppliers – you are negotiating.

Communicating your ideas clearly, gaining buy-in and building trust are critical in today's business world. Negotiating effectively results in respect for your ideas and transforms difficult interactions into positive relationships.

Purchase Negotiate Effectively in the Workplace: Develop Key Skills to Influence Others and Build Positive Relations and gain the essential tools and practical strategies required to recognize your own personal negotiation style, negotiate effectively in the workplace and achieve the results you desire.

Agenda 

• Gain insight into your own negotiation style
• Take necessary steps to effectively prepare for negotiation
• Negotiate as part of a team
• Read non-verbal communication
• Employ key strategies to build trust and gain respect for your ideas
• Overcome objections and resolve issues
• Manage difficult interactions and build positive relationships

 

Format
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

• PowerPoint presentation with slides
• Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

The Speaker
Colm Brannigan, MA, LLM (ADR), CMed, is the Principal of Mediate.ca Dispute Resolution Services and has been a full-time mediator, arbitrator and facilitator since 1999. with experience in family, estates, employment and commercial (including IT and IP) disputes. In addition to his dispute resolution practice, he has participated as a speaker in professional development programs for the Ontario Bar Association, the Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall Law School of York University and Upper Canada Dispute Resolution. He is also a Co-Lecturer at the forthcoming 4th Advanced Legal Negotiation conference in Toronto.

Colm has been a part-time Professor in both mediation and law at both Humber and Sheridan Colleges. He is the Founder/Moderator of "Mediate-Canada", an ADR listserv hosted by Google Groups, and Co-Chair of the ADR Institute of Ontario Technology & IP Section. He is a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association – ADR Section, the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and various other professional organizations. Colm was a member of the Toronto Mandatory Mediation Roster from 1999 until 2005 and is a member of the World Intell

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This webcast was recorded on November 16, 2006

Want to transform your employee unit into a high-performance team? It's been proven time and time again that when you use effective coaching and communication strategies, you can easily motivate your employees to reach higher levels of productivity. Improve Workplace Performance Through Effective Coaching and Communication is loaded with tips on how to motivate your employees and improve the dynamics of your team.

Agenda

• Discover key strategies to boost employee motivation
• Pinpoint the major roadblocks to successful teamwork
• Identify strategies to overcome these roadblocks
• Understand the "hows" of effective communication
• Avoid pitfalls of poor communication habits
• Encourage your team members to maximize their work performance by utilizing five key coaching skills
• Make the connection between dedicated coaching and return on investment

Format
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

• PowerPoint presentation with slides
• Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions.

The Speaker
Tammy Dewar, PhD, has been a coach for organizational leaders since 1996, with over 20 years' experience designing and delivering leadership and learning solutions. She will provide you with practical knowledge and step-by-step guidance to help you successfully coach your team, boost employee morale, facilitate effective communication, and drive higher performance.

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"Today's session was extremely informative and useful in the workplace."

"Today's session was great! I've read Mr. Hurson's book, Think Better, and this session provided a very helpful overview of how to put his methodolgy on problem solving into practice!"

- Janice Parker, Webinar Participant

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Webinar information current as of June 18, 2009

In a difficult economic climate when organizations are forced to make the most of limited resources, innovative and productive thinking become important elements of a company’s success. The individual nature of each problem makes it a challenge to re-create a decision making process that has proven successful. There are, however, important strategic elements that cannot be overlooked when approaching a problem. This archived webinar will introduce you to a less subjective approach to problem solving that creates a solid framework for the execution of consistently sound business solutions.

Learn how to:

• Understand a valuable approach to accurately defining and assessing the right problem to be solved
• Use an effective balance of creative and critical thinking skills in generating meaningful ideas
• Use the necessary tools needed to establish useful decision making criteria for any problem
• Understand the importance of considering all possible solutions and avoiding binary thinking patterns
• Be able to determine which ideas or courses of action should be considered for implementation, while remaining mindful of important resource requirements

Speaker

Tim Hurson
Author of “Think Better” (Mcgraw Hill, NY), named one of the Ten Best Business Books of 2008 by the Globe & Mail; Tim Hurson is an international pioneer in developing and presenting the principles of productive thinking. He has worked, lectured, and coached clients in 29 countries on six continents. He has spent over 30 years transforming products, workplaces and marketing programs. Now he helps to transform minds and companie

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