Your questions answered

The CCM lnstitute’s primary goal is to advance the commercial and contract
management profession by:

• Conducting groundbreaking research
• Publishing insights to benefit professionals and their organizations
• Supporting a globally accepted standard
• Promoting global standards and best practices
• Supporting education and professional development
• Providing grants and scholarships to foster innovation and growth within the field.

The CCM Institute’s primary goal is to advance the commercial and contract
management profession by:

• Conducting groundbreaking research
• Publishing insights to benefit professionals and their organizations
• Supporting a globally accepted standard
• Promoting global standards and best practices
• Supporting education and professional development
• Providing grants and scholarships to foster innovation and growth within the field.

No, CCM Institute is not a membership association. Your membership with WorldCC or NCMA remains unchanged. CCM Institute will conduct research on behalf of, or in conjunction with, either, or both of, NCMA and WorldCC. As a benefit of your membership, any research conducted in partnership with the association you are a part of, will be freely available to you.

Yes. NCMA and WorldCC will remain separate organizations with their own brands and missions. The CCM Institute will function as a collaborative initiative governed by a joint Governance Board with equal representation from both NCMA and WorldCC. This ensures alignment with the missions of both organizations while fostering innovation and cooperation.

By utilizing the platforms and membership bases of both WorldCC and NCMA, CCM Institute has access to close to 200,000 people, who are associated to the commercial and contract management profession. This means that any research conducted has a huge sample size to draw upon, bringing great validity to the findings. Plus, through the use of combined WorldCC and NCMA resourcing, there is greater capacity to conduct more research on the topics that matter to you.

The CCM Institute will:

• Establish a centralized, globally recognized hub for research and innovation
• Develop a unified body of knowledge that defines best practices in contracting
• Provide actionable insights and tools to help professionals address emerging challenges
• Enhance the profession's visibility and value to organizations, governments, and society
• Open new career pathways and opportunities for professionals worldwide.

Both NCMA and WorldCC will contribute key assets, including:

• Legacy datasets and survey instruments
• Research capabilities and products such as reports, webinars, and tools
• Financial and human capital to support initial activities and ongoing operations.

The CCM Institute will also receive administrative support, IT services, and marketing efforts from both organizations.

The CCM lnstitute's objectives include:

• Advancing the profession through innovative research and thought leadership
• Defining global standards and best practices for contracting and contract management
• Supporting WorldCC/NCMA education, training, and certification with research-informed resources
• Promoting the strategic value of contracting to organizations and society
• Strengthening stakeholder engagement through data-driven insights and solutions.

Initial research efforts will address:

• Sustainability in contracting
• The impact of Al and digital transformation on the profession
• Risk management strategies
• The evolving role of contracting in organizational agility.

The CCM Institute will also explore emerging trends and challenges to ensure the profession remains forward-looking and innovative.

You can contribute to CCM lnstitute's research by:

Responding to surveys and data collection initiatives: Keep an eye out for research surveys distributed by WorldCC and NCMA. Your input will directly shape the research agenda and ensure that the findings are relevant to realworld challenges.

Participating in research focus groups and interviews (when available): CCMI may conduct focus groups or interviews to gather in-depth insights on specific topics. These opportunities will be announced through WorldCC and NCMA communication channels.

The CCM Institute will be governed by a Governance Board composed of representatives from both NCMA and WorldCC. An Executive Director will manage daily operations, reporting to the Governance Board. Key decisions, including strategic direction and performance monitoring, will require unanimous agreement from both organizations.

The Governance Board will establish annual Key Performance Indicators (KPls) to measure:

• Research output and quality
• Financial performance and sustainability
• Stakeholder engagement and satisfaction
• Brand visibility and global impact.

Annual evaluations will ensure that the CCM Institute remains aligned with its mission and continues to deliver value to the profession.

The CCM Institute aspires to:

• Be the leading global resource for commercial and contract management research
• Build a strong foundation for innovation and continuous improvement in the profession
• Foster collaboration across industries and regions to drive meaningful change.

By uniting NCMA and WorldCC's research efforts, the CCM Institute will serve as a catalyst for advancing the profession and ensuring its continued relevance in a rapidly changing world.