Understanding the contract lifecycle is essential for legal, procurement, and contract management teams aiming to streamline operations. This guide explores the eight key stages of the contract lifecycle and how contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can optimize each phase for better compliance, efficiency, and collaboration.
The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle
By Jamie Reedy on 10/15/25
Contract Termination - A Simple, 3-Step Approach
By Sean Heck on 09/10/25
Key Takeaways
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Contract termination is the process of ending a contract before all obligations are met. This can happen for several reasons, including a breach of contract or by mutual agreement.
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A successful contract termination strategy involves three key steps: identifying underperforming contracts, writing a professional termination notice, and ensuring proper financial closeout.
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Using contract management software can significantly streamline this process by providing data analytics, termination templates, and financial tracking tools.
What is Contract Lifecycle Management?
By Sean Heck on 03/15/24
Organizations of all sizes face the need to juggle multiple digital contracts simultaneously, with each contract being at a different stage of the contract lifecycle. Leading contract management software saves time, reduces risks, improves productivity, and maximizes a contract's value. But what is the contract lifecycle management process? Read on to find out!
How Contract Review Can Be Easy With CLM Software
By Sean Heck on 01/16/23
Contract review is a crucial contract management stage. Unfortunately, far too many organizations overlook this process or leverage out-of-date methods that can increase unnecessary risk.
Thankfully, we can establish a contract review processes checklist and manage the life of a contract with leading contract management software. Let’s get started.








