Gotta Get Approval? Try These 12 Time-Tested Tactics
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STUDY. Note the classes and workshops at
SPTechCon focused on the latest Microsoft technologies. This is your first, and
most practical, opportunity to seize the newest bits from Redmond.
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PREPARE. Download the
course catalog and circle the classes you want to take, and explain why the topics
relate to your SharePoint technical efforts. You'll always find something that fits
your specific needs.
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JUSTIFY. Go in armed with
all the necessary materials to make a good case for how your attending SPTechCon
will help your company make money, save money or improve productivity.
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SHARE. Promise to come
back from SPTechCon and hold a brown-bag lunch session to share what you've learned
with your colleagues - or even conduct formal training within your department.
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PLAN. Tell management
that after you attend SPTechCon, you'll make specific action plans and recommendations
to improve how your company uses and leverage SharePoint.
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RELATE. Show how specific
problems or issues you've recently encountered fit with the many classes at SPTechCon,
and discuss the types of discussions you'll have with the conference faculty.
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SAVE. The tuition and
travel expense of attending SPTechCon is less than many other conferences. The earlier
you sign up, the more you save, so explain the benefit of signing up early, and
for booking your hotel room before the cutoff.
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TEAM. Save even more with
group discounts. Send three or more employees from your company, and save $100 off
per person. Each person can take different classes and bring back even more valuable
tips and techniques. (Sending 10 or more? Contact us for special arrangements.)
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GROUP. User groups, government
employees, non-profits and professionals employed by or attending educational institutions
can also receive special savings.
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LAUNCH. Classes at SPTechCon
help you get a jump-start on document sharing, collaboration, workflow, search,
community and SharePoint customization projects you've been talking about implementing
- but haven't - for months.
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MEET. Seize the opportunity
to work with SharePoint experts - Microsoft gurus, MVPs and many others. Learn about
new SharePoint features, and get and share great ideas on leveraging the technology
in your business.
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DECIDE. While you can
sign up anytime, your company will save the most if you beat the deadlines. Help
your company's bottom line by signing up today!
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