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Dear Recipient Name:
Re: Professional Development Opportunity
Please accept this letter of request for approval to attend the Project Management Institute Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) 2016 Professional Development Conference (PDC). This annual two-day professional development forum will take place November 22-23, 2016 at WinSport at Canada Olympic Park.
I have reviewed the conference program and educational opportunities and feel the return on the investment would be of major benefit to our organization, as the event aligns directly with the priorities of our team, including[insert your priorities here].
As a[insert your title or role here – e.g.: Project Manager, Program Manager, Manager, etc.]I recognize the value in professional development and an ongoing commitment to education. I have also attached my selection of sessions which will further my professional development [please see end of letter for session selection]
Throughout the two days of this event, I will have access to:
- Over 14 hours of educational sessions that I can choose to participate in, selecting from over 30 professionally-facilitated sessions, earning up to 12 Professional Development Units (PDUs);
- Direct interaction and engagement with program speakers and session facilitators who are considered leaders in Canadian and international business and project management fields;
- Access to customized programming that is specific to my career and development objectives as a[insert role/job title – e.g.: Project Manager, Program Manager, Business Unit Manager, etc.]
- Interaction and networking with other leading project professionals from across southern Alberta, representing nearly every key industry in the province.
- Networking with an estimated 300 peers with whom to share best practices, ideas and shared learning
I am seeking approval for the registration fee and travel expenditures to attend this great learning opportunity.
The following registration rates are available:
[please select the pricing option below that best suits you, according to the date if applicable to Earlybird pricing]
- PMI-SAC Member Registration: $999 (Earlybird), $1099 (After August 1st) – includes two full days of conference programming, meals, attendance at all conference events, delegate bag, and access to speaker presentations and conference materials after the event.
- Non-Member Registration: $1099 (Earlybird), $1199 (After August 1st) – includes two full days of conference programming, meals, attendance at all conference events, delegate bag, and access to speaker presentations and conference materials after the event.
- Student Half Day 1-Day Pass: $250 – available only to students registered at a recognized post-secondary institution. Proof of registration will be required.
Funding Request
The funding request for attendance at this professional development event is as follows:
Transportation: $XXX
Conference Fee: $XXX
TOTAL: $XXX
Upon my return from this event, other members in our organization will also be able to benefit as I will meet with the team to relay recommendations, learnings and any applicable action items. I will also prepare and circulate a detailed actionable Conference Report as well as speaker presentation slide decks which I will review with our team as well.
Thank you for reviewing this proposal to attend the 2016 PMI-SAC Professional Development Conference as an investment in both our organizational project management program my continued professional development
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Your Name
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PMI-SAC Professional Development Conference Session Selection
Please select which sessions you are interested in attending
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ACADEMY SESSION: The Accidental Audience PART 1 (Faith Wood)
GENERAL SESSION: Ignite Your Project Start-Up (Luis Moura, Erina Possak)
ACADEMY SESSION: Pinpointed Performance Modelling: First Steps for Projects, Organizations, and Job Roles to Achieve Peak Performances PART 1 (Antonio Parrottino)
GENERAL SESSION: Strategy Implementation: The Importance of Project Management in Getting Results (Greg McIntyre)
ACADEMY SESSION: All For One & One For All: Teaming With Your Procurement and Contracting Functions For Greater Project Success PART 1 (Richard Venerus)
GENERAL SESSION: Striving for Project Management Excellence (Darrell Becker, Dan McGonigal)
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ACADEMY SESSION: The Accidental Audience PART 2 (Faith Wood)
GENERAL SESSION: How Do You Show the World You’re a Great PM? (Tanya Stevenson)
ACADEMY SESSION: Pinpointed Performance Modelling: First Steps for Projects, Organizations, and Job Roles to Achieve Peak Performances PART 2 (Antonio Parrottino)
ACADEMY SESSION: All For One & One For All: Teaming With Your Procurement and Contracting Functions For Greater Project Success PART 2 (Richard Venerus)
GENERAL SESSION: How to Engage Organizational Change Management (OCM) on Your Project (Laurel Benson, Joan Yee)
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION: Project You: A Healthier Lifestyle Through Project Management (Wayne Rambow)
GENERAL SESSION: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in a Diverse Team (Glen Kathler)
GENERAL SESSION: Aligning Organizational and Personal Purpose (Susan Healy)
GENERAL SESSION: Homicide PMI: Managing Complex Murder Investigations (Colum Cavilla, Michael Cavilla)
GENERAL SESSION: Will Technology Change The Way We Manage Projects? (Scott Benesh, Amit Varma)
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
GENERAL SESSION: Raising Personal and Professional Performance through Social Media (Shelley Pinder, Laurel Sim)
GENERAL SESSION: Mind Magic (Faith Wood)
GENERAL SESSION: Mount Royal University’s Journey to Transformation and Growth (Michael Barr)
GENERAL SESSION: Executives & Project Managers: Bridging the Disconnect – Why Do We Do What We Do? (Diana Nada)
GENERAL SESSION: The Economic Basis Behind Agile (Chris Edwards, Sean Dunn)
GENERAL SESSION: Independent Project Review: Increasing Your Chance for Success (Mike Benson)
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ACADEMY SESSION: Mental Toughness: Living up to your potential PART 1 (Debra deWaal)
GENERAL SESSION: Creating a Climate for CHANGE Using a COACH APPROACH (Razina Visram)
ACADEMY SESSION: Teams Rising from Setbacks and Failures PART 1 (Jenn Lofgren)
GENERAL SESSION: Building a Utopian Project Management Office (uPMO) (Janelle Benson)
ACADEMY SESSION: Exploring Best Practice Risk and Uncertainty Management: A Research Workshop PART 1 (Jennifer Krahn, Janice Thomas)
GENERAL SESSION: A Lesson In Eating Elephants: Project Managing the Seemingly Impossible (Wayne Rambow, Paul Ghazar)
Career Boot Camp
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
ACADEMY SESSION: Mental Toughness: Living up to your potential PART 2 (Debra deWaal)
GENERAL SESSION: Survive Your Next Adventure (Laval St.Germain)
ACADEMY SESSION: Teams Rising from Setbacks and Failures PART 2 (Jenn Lofgren)
GENERAL SESSION: Project Performance: Measuring for Success (Nam Tang)
ACADEMY SESSION: Exploring Best Practice Risk and Uncertainty Management: A Research Workshop PART 2 (Jennifer Krahn, Janice Thomas)
GENERAL SESSION: Building a Local and International Landmark (Carson Kotnyek)
Career Boot Camp
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION: Courageous Leadership (Jenn Lofgren)
GENERAL SESSION: Moving Conversations from Feedback to Feedforwad (Rebecca Braun)
GENERAL SESSION: BYOB: Build Your Own Brand (Jenelle Peterson)
GENERAL SESSION: Avoiding Claims and Improving Project Outcomes (Scott Diehl, Peter Maidment)
GENERAL SESSION: How to Make Your PMO Succeed: Transforming Experience into Remarkable Value (Paulo Camargo, Americo Pinto)
Career Boot Camp
NOTE: Additional professional development opportunities also include exclusive access to all Keynote Speakers and the CEO Open Mic Panel:
- The Adventure of Business (Jamie Clarke)
- Drive Determines Distance: Adapt and Capitalize on Change, Reach Your Peak Performance (Lisa 'Longball' Vlooswyk)
- Learning Should Know No Boundaries (Natalie Panek)
- The Minhas School of Beer Business Success (Manjit Minhas)
- CEO Open Mic: Panel Discussion