In public sector work, the signature isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning of managing agreements effectively. Many agencies focus on creating and capturing signatures, but what happens after can make or break compliance, efficiency, and mission success. 

Our recent blog highlights how Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM), a new category of cloud software, helps agencies overcome common post-signature challenges. Here’s what we learned:

Key Challenges in Managing Signed Agreements

After agreements are signed, agencies often face hurdles like tracking documents, limited visibility, and static PDFs that lock up valuable data. Compliance mandates push agencies to digitize and centralize, but outdated manual processes can lead to the “Agreement Trap”—where inefficiencies and misplaced information cost time and value. A recent study with Deloitte shows that this "trap" can mean up to 6,000 hours lost per agency function!

To tackle these issues, agencies can:

• Centralize agreements: Having a single, secure location for agreements is key.

• Regularly audit and review: Make sure agreements stay updated and compliant.

• Unlock data: Turn static documents into actionable insights that inform decisions.

• Prioritize security: Protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with privacy rules.

How Docusign IAM can help

The Docusign IAM portfolio, including Docusign CLM, supports public agencies in managing agreements with automation, centralized storage, and enhanced visibility. Our solutions offer:

• Automated workflows that reduce bottlenecks and keep agreements moving forward.

• Centralized, searchable storage with customizable permission settings.

• Over 900 integrations (e.g., with Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow) so you can access agreement data within your CRM or productivity tools.

Got questions about IAM or how agencies can make post-signature processes efficient, secure, and compliant? Drop them below👇