Here’s a sample memo to customize and send to your manager for approval to attend a Communitelligence online workshop:
Dear <Manager>:
I have been looking at various professional development and training offerings and would like to attend one of the online workshops being offered by Communitelligence. It is being led by (insert leader name). This workshop starts in (insert month) and includes four 60-minute classes via web conference over one month
I believe this online workshop will allow me to gain practical insights and advice on (insert focus of workshop) from not only (insert leader), who is a leading authority on this topic, but also from the other professional peers who will be attending from different industries and locations.
Because each attendee gets a chance to present a real-world challenge or problem to the group, I know I’ll bring back to our team actionable ideas on changes and new directions we might take.
And because I’ll be hearing about and helping other workshop members with their issues, I’ll be sharpening my listening, strategic thinking and consulting skills. My attendance will also give us a unique window on what other organizations are experiencing and how they’re changing, which I can share with our team.
Because each Circle is limited to a maximum of eight peers, I would like to register ASAP. You can see more details of the Circle I wish to join here (insert link).
The total cost for the online workshop is $475 with no additional travel or out-of-office impact. Just being able to get expert feedback from (insert leader) alone should be well worth that investment.
Please let me know if you are OK with my registration, and let me know if you would like to discuss this further.
Thanks,