Unit 1 Assignment: Persuasive Memory Details
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Prepare a 350–500-word persuasive memo to your supervisor requesting that your company sponsor you individually in a business writing course available at the local university. If you are not currently working, create a fictitious company, supervisor, and position for yourself. In your memo, include the following:
- Justify taking this course and outline the benefits the company will receive from your participation to persuade your supervisor.
- Specify the amount of money you are seeking.
- State how long the course will take to complete and describe how your time spent completing the course will impact your performance at work.
Complete the funding memo as a Microsoft® Word® document, addressing all points above. Access instructions and an example of a memo, and review the rubric with grading criteria. Save your persuasive memo with a memorable title that includes your name and submit it to the Unit 1 Assignment Dropbox. Keep a copy of your submission for your records.
Paper For Above instruction
To: [Supervisor’s Name]
From: [Your Name]
Date: [Current Date]
Subject: Request for Sponsorship to Attend Business Writing Course
I am writing to respectfully request the company’s support in funding my participation in a professional business writing course offered at the [Local University]. I believe that this training opportunity will not only enhance my own communication skills but also bring substantial benefits to our organization, particularly in improving internal and external business correspondence, reports, and proposals.
Effective communication is fundamental to our company’s success. More precise and professional writing can lead to clearer understanding among team members, more persuasive proposals for clients, and overall increased productivity. By completing this course, I aim to refine my ability to craft compelling messages, which can help us reduce misunderstandings, accelerate project approvals, and elevate our company's professional image. These improvements will directly contribute to our goal of increasing efficiency and client satisfaction.
The total cost of the course is $1,200, which covers tuition, course materials, and access to online resources. The course duration is approximately 8 weeks, during which I will dedicate part of my weekly schedule to study and coursework. I am confident that this commitment will be manageable alongside my current responsibilities. To minimize any impact on my productivity, I plan to allocate time outside of work hours for coursework, with scheduled updates and progress reports to ensure transparent communication about my workload and performance.
Investing in this training aligns with our company's commitment to professional development and continuous improvement. The skills gained from this course will be immediately applicable to my daily tasks and long-term projects, thus providing ongoing value. Moreover, my enhanced writing abilities can serve as a resource for colleagues, fostering a culture of improved communication within our team.
I kindly ask for the company’s support in funding this course, which I believe will yield measurable benefits for our organization. Thank you for considering this request. I am eager to discuss how this opportunity can serve our mutual goals and contribute to our ongoing success.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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