In the modern workplace, approvals are a tedious yet necessary part of the daily grind. If you want to get things done in a corporate or even a startup setup, then learning how to ask for approval from your boss is a critical skill that you must cultivate.
You must not only ensure that your email's content is convincing enough for your boss/manager to grant you the approval but also get them to pay enough attention to actually open and go through the email in its entirety.
So, in this post, we will look at how to draft an approval request email, hacks to get better approval rates and at the end, we will also share two sample email templates that you can just copy/paste and use it as your own. So let's get started.
To get higher rates of approval, implement the following:
Subject: Project [Name] Approval Request
Dear [Manager's Name],
I am [Your Name] from [Department or Team] and I am interesting in pursuing [Item for Approval]
[Explain the Item Including Importance, Benefits, and Challenges]
So I would like to request your approval for the [Item for Approval] and the resources listed below:
It would be great if you can soon approve this request after review. I would be happy to answer any questions or clarify details of the request.
Thank you for your continued investment in our growth and I look forward to hearing from your soon.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Subject: Request for [Project Name]'s Quick Approval
Dear [Manager's Name],
My name is [Your Name] and IĀ have been researching on [Topic Related to Request] that I believe will greatly benefit our team and company.
I think success in [Item for Approval] is very likely given our current strengths and where the market is heading.
And to move forward, I would need your approval for [Request Duration]. Your timely response would be greatly appreciated.
I am also attaching the project details. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any additional information.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Asking your manager for approval via email can be a bit intimidating but it need not be. If you follow the best practices and hacks, your request approval rates should definitely improve. So go ahead and take the leap.
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Shiva is a subject matter expert in communication, marketing, productivity, and learning systems. He has previously contributed to many blogs and newsletters, including Validated, Mental Models, HackerNoon, and several brands. You can find Shiva onĀ LinkedInĀ or email him at shiva(at)routine.co.