TechWave 2011 Justification Toolkit: Justification Tips

Attending TechWave is the most cost-effective way to get the education and training on Sybase products that you need to most effectively do your job and add value to your organization. By attending TechWave, you are able to receive all the Sybase product training you need for the year in only one week, without incurring exorbitant costs.

The most important thing to any organization tends to be the bottom line. Therefore, the first question that most managers will ask when approached about potential training is "How much does it cost?" It's important to be prepared with an answer that includes estimated costs and justification for the expenditure. For assistance with this, check out our ROI Calculator and sample cost-comparison.

There are also many additional benefits that are harder to quantify, including:

• Access to presentation materials from over 150 breakout sessions
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunity to interact with 1,000+ peers and Sybase experts
• Free on-site assistance from Technical Support
• Exposure to the SAP TechEd audience of 5,000+ attendees
• Post-conference ability to train/assist other staff members internally, using the knowledge you have gained from attending

You may wish to note these as part of your justification (see Customizable Request Letter for Manager's Approval) along with the estimated cost savings.

Another helpful tip – take advantage of the Agenda Builder tool! You can preview and schedule your sessions, then download, email and/or print your customized agenda. This is a great way to help you gain travel/training approval from your management, by showing them exactly what you’ll be learning at the conference.