Linda is an entrepreneur, CEO and co-owner of training agency CM Partners, and (co-)author of the internationally acclaimed books on Contract Management, providing best practice blueprints for effective and proactive contract management. Linda knows how to help companies and professionals effectively implement contract management with a constant eye for collaboration with service and project management. Linda is driven by her pursuit of excellence and the passion to ensure that contracts are integral components of every successful business strategy. Linda is a Council Member of the World CC Council. Her dedication to bridging the gap between contractual obligations and operational reality has earned her recognition as a thought leader in the field of contract management.
In a world where change is the only constant, how can organizations remain agile without losing control? In this inspiring and practical session, Linda Tonkes, CEO of CM Partners and co-author of the internationally acclaimed CATS CM methodology, reveals how structure can actually enable agility rather than hinder it.Drawing from real-life experience in service and contract management, Linda demonstrates how contracts can become powerful management tools that drive adaptability, collaboration, and value creation. She explains how linking Service Management, Contract Management, and the ability to pivot empowers teams to respond confidently to change without chaos or friction.