Overcome the Objections and Get the Support You Deserve
One of the best ways to get management support is to submit a formal proposal to your direct supervisor outlining the organizational benefits of attending the conference.
First, determine if your organization has a formal professional development policy, form, and/or designated amounts for employees
Second, review the daily schedule for the conference to identify the educational sessions and networking events that address the specific needs within your organization
Third, begin preparing your proposal
Communicate Why You Should Attend
Use this letter to assist in requesting for your employer to allow you to attend the conference:
Dear [Employer],
The Cape Cod Symposium takes place from September 7-10, 2023, at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. Cape Cod Symposium provides superior clinical education and networking for addiction, behavioral health, and mental health professionals. Clinicians and executives alike convene and work together to improve and refine outcome-based addiction disorder services and patient care.
Earn continuing education credits
Learn from a diverse curriculum that includes hot-topic areas
Re-energize myself professionally through networking
Stay ahead of emerging topics that reflect today’s headlines
The conference registration fee includes coffee breaks and some lunches
Approximate Investment for My Attendance
|
Travel costs |
$300 |
|
Accommodation (2 nights at $234/night*) |
$468* |
|
Dinners (2 days at $25) |
$50 |
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Standard Rates (if you register by 5/5/23) for 3 days |
$475** |
|
Total cost to attend: |
$1,293 |
*Approximation; Does not include hotel taxes and fees.
**$475: base conference for clinicians.
I would like to request approval to attend the Cape Cod Symposium, as I believe it will not only keep me up to date on the latest trending topics and allow me to expand my professional network, but participating will also provide me with practical takeaways that I can then share with my colleagues.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]