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The Leading Edge

Commerce & Contract Management Institute

The Leading Edge is a new thought leadership series, offering in-depth insights into the key challenges, innovations, and evolving dynamics of the contract and commerce landscape.We’re bringing these insights to our community in a new way – through a curated series of articles and accompanying podcasts featuring expert voices and industry leaders.

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18:56

Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater: findings...

The Leading Edge ·

2025/11/18

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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20:01

Connected Contracts: Understanding the Power of...

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2025/11/04

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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31:11

Building a better Artificial Intelligence (AI) future...

The Leading Edge ·

2025/10/21

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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19:39

Unlocking the Potential of Outcome-Based Contracting

The Leading Edge ·

2025/10/07

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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22:20

Trust, Tension, and the Tactical Contract: Rethinking...

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2025/09/23

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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18:48

Does AI Create the Opportunity for Procurement...

The Leading Edge ·

2025/09/09

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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10:53

Buying and Selling AI: A Pricing Nightmare?

The Leading Edge ·

2025/08/26

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. Read more here.

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32:00

Germany’s Defense Procurement Crisis: It’s Time for...

The Leading Edge ·

2025/08/11

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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16:29

Analysis: Impacts of tariffs on corporate commercial...

The Leading Edge ·

2025/07/29

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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17:46

Data over doubt: stories of how data driven decisions...

The Leading Edge ·

2025/07/15

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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14:04

Reimagining Public Sector Contracting: Leadership,...

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2025/07/01

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13:23

Designing Anti-fragile Supply Models in a...

The Leading Edge ·

2025/06/17

Why traditional supply models are failing and what it will take to build truly adaptive, collaborative systems. Read more here.

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