Dear all
One of the matters we need to resolve very soon is our position on commercial partners, and on commercial partners in relation to the conference.
The Partner agreement draft is here:
In Essence:
Purpose of the Agreement
Defines collaboration between BIG CIC and a Commercial Partner (XXXX) for offering BIG-related training, consulting, services, and solutions.
Establishes mutual trust and commercial opportunities using BIG CIC Intellectual Property (IP).
Partner Benefits
All partners can:
Distribute BIG BoK (Body of Knowledge) in printed or PDF form.
Use branded BIG CIC presentation materials.
Offer:
Exam access to clients (£36 per person, annually).
Full BIG Membership to clients (£30 per person annually; public price is £120, allowing margin for Partner).
Specific Roles and Benefits:
✔ Trainers
Can develop and deliver BIG BoK courses (Introductory, Foundation, Practitioner).
May create supplementary materials (own IP).
Access BIG Online Exams for themselves and students.
✔ Consultants
Can advise using BIG’s holistic, systematic approach.
May create supplementary consulting materials (own IP).
Access BIG Online Exams and Consultant Viva (when available).
✔ Service Providers
Provide BIG-approved services (e.g., exam delivery, questionnaires).
Revenue is shared between Partner and BIG CIC.
✔ Technology Providers
Offer integrated solutions (e.g., risk management, OKRs, work management).
Can develop supplementary materials (own IP).
Access BIG Exams (if acting as consultants/trainers too).
Partner Commitments
Partners must:
Ensure at least one certified Consultant/Trainer.
Clearly define “BIG-related” offerings with BIG CIC.
Share activity evidence (announcements, blogs, references).
Payment Terms
Registration Fee: £250 annually.
BIG Revenue Royalty: 5%, max £5k per contract.
Full Membership Fee: £30 per member annually.
Exam Fees: £36 per exam annually.
Partners declare monthly figures; invoices follow.
Payment: Within 14 days of client payment or 60 days max.
Termination
BIG CIC can terminate the agreement or revoke IP rights if trust breaks down or terms are violated.
Specific Agreement Details
Includes effective/renewal dates, Partner Classifications, consultant categories, evidence requirements, and resources provided:
Core presentation materials
BIG BoK PDF
Illustrations, templates, models, canvases
Partner receives a listing on BIG CIC website and support for events, blogs, roadmap creation.
Intellectual Property (IP) Usage
BIG IP can be used “as is” with clear attribution.
Restyled or adapted IP must be marked as “adapted from BIG CIC IP” and shared back for potential improvement.
Partner’s new, explanatory content is their own IP.
BIG CIC respects pre-existing, non-BIG CIC IP.
IP misuse may result in immediate agreement termination.
Are there any final comments before I start using it?
Laters,
D
