Justification Toolkit - Getting your manager to approve
In today’s lean economy, many travel and education budgets have been cut. Yet, there is still a great need for employee training and professional development.
DIGITAL PLANT 2011 has compiled a Justification Toolkit to help you get manager approval. We included several helpful tips and documents, including a customized letter to management, to save you time.
When you address your manager, stress the exclusive 2012 industry forecasts and prominent case studies, the industry roundtables featuring key industry issues, the technical sessions you will attend. Also don’t forget to mention the presenting companies you will visit at the conference and exhibition, the virtual demos you will see, and the connections you will form at the networking events and technology tours.
A few ideas to include when compiling your request:
Conference Take-aways: Offer to share your experience at DIGITAL PLANT 2011 with co-workers. Bring home your conference materials for your post-show report to your team. Every attendee to DIGITAL PLANT 2011 will have access to the proceedings at the conclusion of the conference.
Exhibitor Guide: The Exhibition runs concurrently with DIGITAL PLANT 2011. Attendees have ample time to explore the hall, see product demonstrations and talk with vendors about their services. It’s the perfect time to investigate products your company may need, without the expense of doing independent research and traveling to the vendor’s site.
Industry Experts: At DIGITAL PLANT 2011 you will have direct access to dozens of market experts. Information sharing, question-and-answer sessions and networking are a vital part of the conference experience. The technical solutions you will discover during the conference can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in consulting fees.
Networking: Interact with your peers in PALM and Project IT. These networking contacts are invaluable once you return to work and can provide input far into the future on a variety of work-related topics.
ROI & Cost Savings: We understand that spending 2.5 days out of the office can be expensive, so we’ve worked to bring you savings wherever possible.
Hotels: DIGITAL PLANT 2011 attendees receive discounted rates on hotel rooms. Book your room online now.
Transportation: DIGITAL PLANT 2011 offers discounted rates for all your flight, shuttle and car rental needs.
Early Bird Discounts: Register by October 31st and get the deepest registration discounts we offer.
Entertainment: Dining and entertainment in Houston, Texas can be fun and inexpensive! www.visithoustontexas.com
