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You are a manager at a regional office of a mid-large sized technology company, called NanoSmart Technologies. You have noted that several of your colleagues in your regional office struggle with professional business communication and you believe that their lack of professionalism is costing the company valuable business. To collect data, you decide to personally mentor two of your fellow team members in professional business communication, measuring sales results before and after your intervention. To your delight, each team member increased sales by 10% in one month. You cannot allocate enough time to personally mentor everyone in the office, but you believe that you might be able to convince the National Manager of NanoSmart to provide funding to formally train 15 additional employees at your regional office. To get training course cost estimates, you visit the website of a credible training organization, the American Management Association (AMA). You select an appropriate course and research the training costs. Once you determine the approximate amount you must request, you write a logical, yet persuasive message to convince the National Manager, Dana Buckminster, to approve and fund the training course. You know that the budget is tight and she will not be excited about the additional upfront expense, but you firmly believe that if your colleagues were better trained in business communication, measurable benefits would be obtained. You also know that Dana will expect a price estimate and reasonable assurance that the money spent on training will produce tangible benefits. For more information on the American Management Association visit: Your assignment: Use the AIDA model, and provide a persuasive argument to convince the National Manager to allocate the necessary funding to train 15 employees in business communication at your regional office. Write an email or a block style letter with your request. You should address your correspondence to Dana Buckminster, the National Manager at NanoSmart Technologies. You may develop additional contact information and scenario details as needed.

Paper For Above instruction

Subject: Strategic Investment in Business Communication Training for Regional Staff

Dear Dana Buckminster,

I am writing to request your support and approval for funding a specialized business communication training program for our regional team at NanoSmart Technologies. Recent observations and data demonstrate that deficiencies in professional communication skills among our staff are impacting our company's potential revenue and overall operational efficiency. By investing in targeted training, we can substantially enhance our team's capabilities, leading to measurable business improvements.

Based on my mentorship experiences with two employees, both of whom achieved a 10% increase in sales within just one month after improving their communication skills, it is evident that formal training can accelerate such benefits across the team. These initial results highlight the potential for broader application, which, if supported with professional development through the American Management Association (AMA), could produce substantial returns on investment.

The AMA offers courses specifically tailored to improve business communication competencies, including effective presentation, negotiation skills, and professional writing—essential skills that directly influence sales success and client satisfaction. The cost for training 15 employees is approximately $X,XXX (exact estimate attached), representing an initial investment with significant potential payback through increased sales and enhanced client relationships.

While the current fiscal environment constrains our budget, I am confident that the benefits of improved communication—such as increased sales, better team collaboration, and elevated professional standards—justify this expenditure. Furthermore, training costs are a strategic investment in human capital that can lead to sustained competitive advantage.

To ensure this initiative’s success, I propose we implement a comprehensive evaluation plan focusing on pre- and post-training performance metrics, including sales figures and client feedback. This data-driven approach will provide clear evidence of the training's impact, thereby reinforcing the value of the investment.

I kindly request your approval to allocate funds for this critical professional development initiative. Investing in our employees’ communication skills aligns with NanoSmart’s strategic goals to foster excellence, innovation, and growth across all levels of our organization.

Thank you for considering this strategic opportunity. I look forward to your positive response and am happy to discuss any further details or answer questions to facilitate this decision.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Regional Manager, NanoSmart Technologies

References

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