In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Ed Merrow of Independent Project Analysis (IPA) about his book “Contract Strategies for Major Projects” and why he says that contract strategies is less about the legalities of contracts and more about human behavior.
Contract Strategies for Major Projects: https://www.ipaglobal.com/resources/books/contract-strategies-for-major-projects/
Ed Merrow bio: https://www.ipaglobal.com/team/edward-merrow/
 Independent Project Analysis (IPA): https://www.ipaglobal.com/
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