World Commerce & Contracting’s Post

The collaborative spirit at our #AmericasSummit is truly inspiring. Seeing professionals from across industries share their experiences and innovations is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. Key takeaways so far: 💡Uncertainty is the new normal: 87% of our global community acknowledge high levels of uncertainty, and nearly half say there’s no clear “owner” of contracting in their organization. This gap is both a challenge and an opportunity. 🤖 AI is shifting the front lines: From treating AI “like a paralegal” to building cultures of adoption, our leaders highlighted that success is less about technology and more about resilience, adaptability, and trust. ⚖️ Internal alignment is mission-critical: Before you negotiate externally, you must win the negotiations within. Sessions on “internal buy-in” emphasized persuasion, stakeholder alignment, and overcoming organizational politics. ✅ Contracting is evolving into a strategic advantage: Chevron’s story of creating a Center of Excellence showed how standardization and ownership can transform contracting into measurable business value. What’s been your highlight so far? Drop a comment below! #ContractInnovation #BusinessStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #AmericasSummit