Need help convincing your manager to approve the time and cost related to taking this course? Use this customizable template as a starting point to help demonstrate the value of the program for your organization.

Dear [YOUR MANAGER’S NAME],

I would like your approval to attend the Women Who Mean Business Reunion, an immersive program for leaders seeking career advancement and the chance to strengthen their professional network. The program includes one full-day and evening of programming and networking with accomplished business leaders on April 3, 2025. Taught by two CEOs and University of Texas McCombs School of Business Hall of Fame winners, Gay Gaddis and Lynn Utter, the program brings entrepreneurial skills and corporate experiences together for a comprehensive leadership program for rapid career advancement. This program will offer me real-world experiences and the tools needed to dramatically improve the [ADD YOUR PRODUCTS/SERVICES] we deliver and how we work internally.

This program is in-person and interactive on the McCombs School of Business campus at the University of Texas, Austin. In its third year, the WWMB Reunion agenda has been expanded and enhanced with additional one-on-one time with instructors and cohort small group work, along with an in-depth lecture on “Building Trust & Bridging Differences” with esteemed speakers.

Topics will include:

• Deep dive professional development session focused on building trust and managing teams with different views and perspectives
• Mentoring circle discussions
• Taking stock of personal goals and accomplishments
• Cultivating your personal network
• Goal setting (again, and again)

After this session, I will be able to share tangible takeaways and learnings with our whole team. Additionally, I will be able to tap into a rich network of business leaders to grow our business and/or contribute to the profitability of the company.

Additionally, Women Who Mean Business Reunion brings together corporate executives and entrepreneurs to offer a cross-pollination of ideas while networking on future innovations. I’m excited to apply our principles of [**ADD YOUR CURRENT CORPORATE INITIATIVE HERE**]

The total cost to attend this full-day program is detailed below:

• Program Registration: [INSERT AMOUNT]
• Travel: [INSERT AMOUNT]
• Hotel: [INSERT AMOUNT]
• Meals: [INSERT ESTIMATE **Dinner included in Registration Fee]

TOTAL: [SUM OF ABOVE]

You can learn more about the program here.

Thanks for taking the time to review this request. I look forward to talking to you about it.

Regards,
[YOUR NAME]

Objective

Re-engage with past Cohorts to continue to build upon relationships creating a strong network of like-minded female leaders; attend a lecture and in-depth discussions to gain knowledge from experienced business leaders; and join a shared graduation dinner with current WWMB graduates creating a bridge between a new Cohort of colleagues.

Topics

• A deep dive professional development session focused on “Building Trust & Bridging Differences”
• Learning from accomplished female executives new to the WWMB program
• Reflection since WWMB graduation and learnings from fellow WWMB alumnae
• Cultivating a personal network by connecting with other WWMB Cohorts and current WWMB graduates
• Learning from accomplished women business leaders new to the WWMB program