--- title: Contract Management Associations Join Forces to Globally Elevate Profession description: WorldCC and NCMA, the world's foremost authorities in the field of contract management, proudly announce a groundbreaking joint venture. image: https://news.worldcc.com/hubfs/blog%20NCMA.jpg --- [![WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz](https://news.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WorldCC%20branding/WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz.png?width=1217&height=249&name=WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz.png "WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz")](https://www.worldcc.com/) # World Commerce & Contracting # World Commerce & Contracting This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Research](https://www.worldcc.com/Research) - [Resources](https://www.worldcc.com/Resources) - [Learn](https://www.worldcc.com/Learn) - [Events](https://www.worldcc.com/Events) - [Membership](https://www.worldcc.com/Membership) - [Blog](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Contract Management Associations Join Forces to Globally Elevate Profession by [Kate Hodgins](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc/author/kate-hodgins)   |   Oct 17, 2023 Today, WorldCC and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), the world's foremost authorities in the field of contract management, proudly announce a groundbreaking joint venture. This partnership is set to revolutionize the profession around the world.   Contract management is the bedrock of successful business and social outcomes, underpinning transactions that drive economies and society forward. Recognizing the paramount importance of this profession, both WorldCC and NCMA are uniting to advance a common and worldwide understanding of both public and commercial contracting practices.   One of the core pillars of this joint venture is the commitment to consensus-based updates. At its heart, this collaboration aims to continually refine and expand the application of the [Contract Management Standard™](https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Standards---Practices/Contract-Management-Standard-Publication.aspx)(CMS™). By harnessing their collective expertise, they intend to adapt the CMS™ to accurately reflect the ever-evolving landscape of contract management in today's intricate global context, and drive the growing adoption of the CMS™ for academic recognition of contract management.    In addition, this partnership will provide a wealth of guidance resources that are invaluable to professionals in the field. These resources will focus on the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the realm of contract management. This initiative is poised to empower practitioners by unlocking the full potential of AI, leading to enhanced efficiency, precision, and innovative practices.   Sally Guyer, WorldCC's Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the collaborative spirit of the venture. "Our shared vision is to elevate the profession of contract management and ensure that it remains at the forefront of industry practices. By unifying our efforts, we can deliver cutting-edge guidance and resources that will empower professionals worldwide."    NCMA's Chief Executive Officer, Kraig Conrad, expressed his enthusiasm for this milestone partnership, stating, "This joint venture marks a new era for contract management professionals. Together, we'll elevate CMS™ globally, setting a new standard for excellence and creating a common contracting language."   The announcement was made at [WorldCC's Americas' Summit](https://www.worldcc.com/americassummit?utm_source=events) in Dallas TX, and will be further discussed at [NCMA's Government Contract Management Symposium](https://www.ncmahq.org/gcms).   - - - - #### About the author Kate Hodgins [Follow me on my website](https://www.worldcc.com/) [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hodgins/) Kate is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with over 10 years of experience attracting, engaging, and converting audiences. She is a natural communicator skilled in building brand awareness and generating leads through content creation and digital marketing campaigns. As Head of Marketing at WorldCC, Kate leads integrated strategies to engage the association's global community of contracting professionals. Her passion lies in understanding stakeholders and nurturing meaningful relationships that drive business success. With her extensive background in audience growth and digital marketing, Kate delivers innovative solutions to elevate brand visibility and performance. 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