Gehan Rajapakse needs no introduction when it comes to his astonishing achievements. As a well known and prominent manager across a myriad of industries, his skills are nothing short of great. We interviewed Gehan Rajapakse on what he believes are the strongest leadership skills needed when running a successful project.

• Integrity
• Inspiring actions
• Accountability
• Delegation and Empowerment

We have kept this article short for the full interview please visit: Gehan Rajapakse. Alongside our interview  we also found this cool video, which explains leadership from another expert and great leader:  …

Much has been said and written on how a Contract Management Software can help improve your business. Contract Management Software is a program integrated into a company’s overall management systems to document and manage legal agreements. This includes contracts with vendors, existing leases, and licensing agreements.   It improves the overall office efficiency, collects important data and provides valuable insights on performance, etc. These are just some of the important benefits that a Contract Management Software brings to the table. Perhaps, however, one of the best features of a Contract Management Software is its eSignature.   The US Federal ESIGN Act was passed last 2000 which states that eSignatures are legally binding. This means that any contract with an Electronic Signature of a willing participant is considered legal. This eliminates the need for contracts and deals to be signed physically which means that companies can save up on a lot of expenses like transportation, shipping and packaging of contracts. An eSignature is stored in the cloud and as such could be used multiple times for contracts that needed to be signed regularly. An example of this could be leases which needed regular renewals. If no terms are replaced then there is no need for a physical negotiation.   Contract Management Software can also streamline projects while providing managers with a full visual of your contracts’ performance and processes. Electronic signatures help in making all processes faster. Sales teams can close deals faster as there would be no need for any physical meeting. Once the deal has been ironed out and the contract drafted, it only takes a few more seconds to affix an electronic signature.  

Contracts stored in an online cloud storage

Schools and Hospitals also benefit from this as many administrative papers can quickly be signed. This is essential to some of their services especially when they are faced with time-sensitive situations like medical emergencies. Not only will it make it faster but it also creates a more permanent record. Paper documents can easily be misplaced, distorted or destroyed. However, contracts will be stored in a secure, online cloud storage which means that your contracts would be safe from tampering and accidental loss.  

Contracts in one consolidated space

For most business owners, having their contracts in one consolidated space is just a dream. It takes way too much time and energy to organise so much mess. Contracts can also be complicated and it would take the mental and physical power of an entire department just to get it organised. This would be financially illogical as it can be done just by one software. Just imagine how much resources your company would save on this.  

Automating Contracts

Automating your contracts would also improve your own performance. Often, when companies have a man-powered contract management system, some agreed upon terms get forgotten or ignored. This leads to a lower performance which could prove detrimental to your contracts. It takes only one unmet KPI for companies to decide not to renew their deals.  

Automated Calendar System

As if these features aren’t enough, a Contract Management Software also has an automated calendar system which reminds you of important dates and deadlines. One common unintentional mistake of managers is to forget when their contracts would expire. This could cost the companies a lot of money on compliance costs or actually just lose the contract altogether.   When you integrate a Contract Management Software into your business, there may not be immediate results but in the long run, you will be able to see a lot of the convenient processes that it brings. According to studies, companies without a proper Contract Management System lose over 9% of their annual revenue. …

Everyone wants to add a new look to their home. Whether it is to improve its aesthetic appearance, enhance its livability, or even increase its resale value, chances are you will be seeking out to make some critical home improvement projects. Unfortunately, initiating a massive project can be quite daunting. As such, even before you start with any home improvement project that you may have in mind, you’d better consider the following first.

• Budgetary considerations – It would really be a shame if you set out on your home improvement project without first considering your personal finances. This is especially true if you want some major renovation and not just a simple remodeling project. And if you’re planning to secure a loan from a bank or a financing institution, you might want to have your loan pre-approved first. This way you’ll have a fair idea of just how much you can spend and what type of project you can perform.
• Priority home improvement projects – Some would want to renovate their kitchens while others would want to remodel their porches or gardens. Still, others would prefer to focus on the bathroom first before heading off to the bedroom or even the living room. The point is you will need to determine which part of your home should receive priority improvements before you sell. Consult this article here on how to sell a house by owner after you made upgrades.
• Overrun costs – Regardless of how well you have planned your home improvement project you will still be spending more than your actual budget. For example, unforeseen events can mean you’d have to cancel work for a few days. Materials can get damaged which will require buying replacements. These cost money and if you haven’t factored this into your planning, you won’t be seeing the completion of your project any time soon.
• The timeline of your project – One of the often disregarded aspects of planning for a major home improvement project is the timeline. Will you be able to finish it in 3 days? How about a week or so? If you’re going to get the services of professionals, then this will not really be an issue. But if you’re going to do it yourself and you also have a day job, then you might want to consider how long it will take you to finish the project.
• Staging area for your project’s materials – Some folks don’t typically look at where they are going to put the bulk of the materials they are going to use for the activity. For example, if you’re planning to renovate your kitchen, where do you expect to put all of your construction materials in the meantime? Do you intend to place them in your garage? If so, where will you park your vehicle? How about the living room? Or perhaps the garden? These are very simple questions that are often overlooked even by the most well-meaning of home renovators.

Home improvement projects are no small endeavors. These require your time, effort, and money to see it through the end sometimes ending hidden items such as repairs and underpinning. And if you don’t factor these things into your decision, then you might not be able to complete your project within the given time frame or the expected budget that you have planned and might need to sell to companies that buy houses that need repairs.

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