Beyond the Research

"Beyond the Research" is your essential 15-minute deep dive into the most pressing topics and groundbreaking studies shaping the world of commerce and contracting. Hosted by Issy Drinkall, each episode goes beyond the pages of WorldCC's meticulously crafted research reports to bring you direct insights from the experts who helped create them.

In a world of increasing complexity and rapid change, understanding the nuances of contracting, commercial relationships, and emerging technologies is more vital than ever. This podcast series provides concise, actionable intelligence, revealing the "why" and "how" behind the data. We'll explore key findings, discuss their real-world implications, and challenge conventional thinking, all in a dynamic and engaging format designed for busy professionals.

From the strategic integration of AI in contract management to optimizing value, mitigating risk, and fostering high-performing relationships, "Beyond the Research" cuts through the noise to deliver the essential knowledge you need to stay ahead. Tune in to gain expert perspectives, uncover hidden opportunities, and move your contracting practice forward.

Contributors

Host

Issy Drinkall

With almost 30 years in International Sales and Marketing, Issy’s professional pedigree speaks for itself. As WorldCC’s Manager of Strategic Alliances, Americas, Issy is devoted to learning as much as she can about an organization’s mission, its strategy, and its people. Issy guides and advises with enthusiastic imagination and an energy few can match. She is trusted and respected, and will always go the extra mile to ensure that clients are reassured of the value of the partnership she will craft between them and WorldCC.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/issy-drinkall-41084a/

Guests

Guest

Andy Wishart

Andy has 20 years of experience building innovative legal technology solutions. Prior to Agiloft, Andy was VP of Product Management at Thomson Reuters where he led a product management team focused on legal drafting and productivity solutions. Andy was co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Contract Express, the contract automation solution that Thomson Reuters acquired in 2015. He is passionate about enhancing lawyer productivity through smart and easy-to-use solutions. He has a degree in Artificial Intelligence and Psychology from the University of Edinburgh, where he also worked as a researcher and lecturer.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andywishart/

Guest appearance on:

Humans & AI: Together, Transforming Contract Management

Guest

Tim Cummins

Tim Cummins serves as the Executive Director of CCM Institute and as the President of World Commerce & Contracting. He has also lectured in Law at the University of Leeds. For 25 years, Tim has led research and the development of standards for the Commercial and Contract Management discipline, an achievement that was recognised by the Financial Times ‘Market Shaper of the Year’ award in 2019.

Over that time, Tim has been instrumental in developing the world’s only international not-for-profit association dedicated to commercial and contract management and continues to work with its 80,000 members in both public and private sector to improve the quality and integrity of trading relationships.

Tim’s inspiration came from a career in Finance and Commercial Management, spanning multiple industries and countries and providing insight to the critical role that commercial innovation plays in delivering business and social value.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cummins-62248a/?originalSubdomain=uk