Justify Your Attendance
You recognize the value of attending CPM 2011, but how do you communicate that to those responsible for approving your professional development requests? (We know that travel and training budgets are tight, and it’s difficult to get approval to attend events and conferences, which is why we want to help you!)
One of the best ways to get approval to attend a conference is to connect your responsibilities, goals and challenges to your conference experience. Listed here are some goals common to our attendees, as well as the ways in which CPM 2011 meets these needs, so you can make a strong case for attending.
| Goal |
How CPM 2011 Supports Your Goal |
| Objectively evaulate products, services, tools and solutions needed to ensure business continuity in the face of an emergency. |
CPM does not advocate particular technologies, products or companies. Instead, through break-out sessions, in-depth workshops and an exhibit hall, we help you explore the options so you can make decisions that are right for your organization. |
| Stay up-to-date on cutting-edge best practices in continuity and emergency planning. |
The 5-track, 27+ session CPM conference program offers in-depth education presented by industry-leaders covering everything from business continuity planning, disaster recovery planning, data protection and recovery, emergency response planning and risk management. |
| Make better decisions for your team, project and organization. |
CPM offers the most comprehensive risk management education for experienced continuity professionals. Leave with the latest tools, strategies, and resources at your fingertips. Effectively incorporate cutting-edge trends and best practices into your daily strategy. |
| CPM offers the ultimate networking experience. |
Meet hundreds in YOUR field from emergency management, security and continuity/COOP. |
Justification Tools
Prior to the conference, you are likely to have to convince your manager(s) to invest their professional develop funds in your attendance at the conference. To help you build the case to ensure you get the most out of your CPM experience, utilize the tools below:
ROI (Return on Investment)
How much would it cost for you not to attend the CPM 2011 conference? Learn how to justify your professional development costs and how you could actually save money through your conference attendance.
Click here for the ROI Worksheet.
Customizable Letter to Management
Customize this letter and provide your manager with a detailed explanation of the education you'll receive at CPM's Annual Conference.
Click here for the Customizable Letter to Management.