For your Approving Manager

Justification for attending an IIR Executive Development training course

If you need to get approval from your manager or training department to attend one of our events, then the following tips have been put together to help you put your business case forward. We have also put a letter together here that you can use as a basis for your attendance request.
1)	Focus on the technical and skill building benefits:
	Focus on what you will bring back to your organisation, not on how much you want to go. Are there specific sessions that have particular relevance to your role or your organisation? Will they include any of the following that you can take back?   Tools and techniques to improve your skill set Processes or best practices to increase productivity and efficiency Aspects which will help you to overcome a specific problem Information on new markets; policies/legislation or commercial opportunities Teambuilding and development of your team if you are sending a group of participants Consultancy fees: how much would similar insight cost if you were to pay a consultant for two days? Would it be as wide ranging as a training course?
2)	Networking:
	Focus on the unique audience that your chosen event will attract. Where else will you be able to mix in person with an audience of likeminded individuals with similar information requirements? Highlight the networking benefits in your attendance request document/conversation: The opportunity to discuss problems and challenges that you are facing with your peers
3)	Cost Saving Tips:
	Book early and show how much you have saved. Most events will have generous early bird prices. Some events will also have discounts for association members If you are travelling interstate then try and get a cheaper hotel rate. We have a reduced rate for all conference attendees via the Lido Group. (http://www.lido.com.au or 1800 817 339). Again, show your approving manager how much you have saved If you are sending a team then ask for the group booking discount or consider running the course in-house through our on-site and customised solution
4)	CPD Points:
	As our courses are structured in modules, our courses are eligible for Continuing Professional Development. Contact your relevant trade association for details on how to apply points from our courses to their CPD schemes and include this information in your attendance proposal
5)	Post Course Benefits:
	Deliver a short presentation with a question and answer session after the course to share your findings with your colleagues. Brief and train your colleagues and they will benefit from your attendance too Share the course notes with your colleagues Use at least one thing you have learned at the course to benefit your organisation Finally, make sure you tell your approving manager what you achieved!