Hi [Manager's name],

I'd like to request approval to use my professional development budget for the Manager Operating System from Manage(Meant) Excellence.

The Manager Operating System is a practical, self-paced resource designed to help people managers handle the day-to-day realities of the role more effectively, from prioritizing and managing team capacity to coaching employees and navigating difficult conversations. It includes three toolkits:

• The Role: Guidance on the core responsibilities of management, role clarity, priorities, capacity, and how to approach the work of managing a team.
• The People: Practical tools for 1:1s, feedback, coaching, motivation, development, recognition, and supporting employees.
• The Moments: Guidance for 45+ real management situations, including difficult conversations, boundaries, performance concerns, resignations, employee wellbeing, change, and other situations managers are often expected to navigate without much preparation.

Why I think it would be useful:

I can apply the tools immediately to situations I already encounter as a manager. It gives me practical frameworks and language to use instead of having to build an approach from scratch each time. It can help me handle conversations and management decisions more consistently and confidently. Because it is self-paced and reference-based, I can use it as needed without taking significant time away from my team for training.

Cost:

$170 for the complete three-toolkit system, or $65 per toolkit. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription and includes a 14-day refund policy.

[Optional: The current offer also includes a second copy at no additional cost, which could be shared with [name/team] so the investment supports more than one manager.]

More information is available here: https://operatingsystem.managemeantexcellence.com/

Thanks for considering it.

[Your name]