# Derek Empie: What are the biggest challenges you’ve come up against when trying to gain organization buy-in for contract lifecycle management?

By Healthcare · Published 2023-10-20 · Updated 2026-06-08 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> Shifting organizational resistance to contract lifecycle management requires clear communication about risk and financial benefits from leadership

## Key points

- Organizational resistance is a major challenge in contract management.
- Effective communication about risk and financial benefits is critical.
- Executive leadership support is essential for successful implementation.

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[Derek Empie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-empie-586ba91/) discusses that the primary hurdle in contract lifecycle management implementation is changing the organization’s mindset. People resist change, but effective communication about the reasons behind it, emphasizing risk assessment and financial stewardship, can foster understanding. Gaining executive leadership support is also crucial for a smoother transition.

> The primary hurdle in contract lifecycle management implementation is changing the organization’s mindset.

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