Statements of Work
2026 Webinar Series
Learn. Create. Succeed.
Tired of SOWs that cause more problems than they solve? Join our 2026 webinar series in collaboration with Deployed and discover how to create Statements of Work that truly drive project success.
In 2025, we explored the big system forces behind statements of work: why contracts behave like projects, how pricing models warp delivery, the difference between commercial language and contractual precision, why scopes get dull and dangerous, and how ignoring out-of-scope items, gamified pricing, late involvement, and flat SoWs erode value and trust.
In 2026, we now shift from the theory to execution. We will break down one critical layer of the Statement of Work itself: the architecture, the data, the scope lines, the people model, the pricing spine, the governance loop, the risk map, the legal chassis, the change controls, the closure discipline, and the hygiene that keeps everything readable, accountable, and real.
Revisit SOW 2025 series on demand!
WorldCC Members can access all webinars recordings free in our content hub here. Not a member yet? Become a member today for only $200 and gain access to all WorldCC webinar sessions as well as a range of benefits as part of the world's largest commerce and contracting community.
Upcoming Sessions
What is the best Architecture & Data in a SoW
Part one
Thursday 29th January
Architecture is the hidden operating system of delivery. Data structures, decision pathways, and system interfaces define velocity long before execution begins. We examine how clarity in information flow, ownership, and system design reduces failure probability and drives measurable productivity gains.
Scope & Out of Scope taxonomies
Part two
Thursday 26 February
Scope isn’t a description. It’s a boundary condition for value creation. This session explores precision in problem definition, exclusion clarity, and traceable outcomes. Expect frameworks that shrink scope creep probability, increase forecast accuracy, and strengthen commercial defensibility.
People and effort tables
Part three
Thursday 26 March
Capability allocation beats headcount every time. We study skills taxonomies, effort curves, stakeholder alignment, and human throughput constraints. Learn how role clarity and competency mapping lower rework rates and accelerate delivery cycles.
Pricing
models
Part four
Thursday 28 May
Pricing models guide behavior more than instruction does. Using elasticity theory and value-anchoring principles, we explore rate design, margin architecture, and model-driven incentives that optimize supplier performance and enterprise cost efficiency.
Governance & data and AI regulation
Part five
Thursday 25 June
Governance is not bureaucracy; it is signal processing. We examine cadence, risks and assurance loops that convert noise into insight. We also cross reference legal frameworks and regulatory mapping (like AI, data and Employee classification) and audit-ready documentation.
Change Requests & closure
Part six
Thursday 23 July
Change is signal, not failure. We review structured change-control models, cost-impact matrices, prioritization frameworks, and stakeholder negotiation dynamics that ensure adaptability without destabilizing budgets or timelines.
Meet our experts
Jamie Gannaway is the co-founder of Deployed (www.deployed.co) and a contributor to an expert newsletter called Bartleby Co (www.bartleby.co). He's delivered 25+ webinars to 5000+ WorldCC and the 2026 lessons are designed around your feedback from previous webinars with actionable content delivered after every webinar.
Zuzanna Briant is Director, Practice Lead CCM at World Commerce and Contracting. In her role, she acts as an ambassador and advocate of efficient and effective contracting through achieving high-performing and trusted relationships. Zuzanna joined WorldCC from Virgin Media with extensive experience in procurement, where she led teams specialising in commercial and all aspects of contract management. Her innovative approach and ability to think outside the box led to successful implementation of business changes yielding multi-million cost savings and revenue enhancements. Her prior career included experience in the financial services and aviation sectors: she has a Masters degree in Finance.
Learning and resources
Statement of Work eLearning Program
Boost your career or upgrade your teams’ skill sets with this cost-effective and interactive learning opportunity. Designed with input from industry experts the course provides practical skills and toolkits that you can immediately apply to your business.
Whether you’re an experienced Statements of Work author or reviewer, brand new to Statements of Work, a supplier, or overseeing teams of SoW authors, this course is for you.
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