In these critical times, being an effective leader demands constant growth and adjustment that can only be realized with exposure to new thoughts and ideas. The WICT Leadership Conference will help you discover and implement proven ideas that deliver results. It will train your mind to search for innovative solutions. It will provide opportunities to make valuable connections with other industry professionals. And, it will prepare you for the road ahead. In just two days.

Below is some helpful information to show the value of attending the 2010 WICT Leadership Conference.

General Tips
Many travel budgets have been significantly reduced, and companies are scrutinizing all related expenditures. This means that regardless of the merits of a conference, you'll probably need to justify the expense. So here are some things you might want to consider:

• Focus on what you will specifically bring back to the company as return for the investment.
• Offer to prepare and deliver a short presentation and Q&A to your colleagues to share what you learned. That way others on your team will get the benefits of your attendance too.
• Share the agenda and speaker handouts with your colleagues. 
• Be ready with a plan that shows who will cover for you while you are out of the office.
• Use this justification letter to request attendance to your supervisor. Cite specific sessions from the conference that will benefit you as a leader.

Benefits of Attending

• Important for your growth as a leader
• Bringing key learnings back to your office and team
• Making contacts with the companies represented there
• Learning valuable business tools and skills you can apply to your job
• Leadership and development opportunity
• Enhancing your management skills