The organization you recently started working for has invited a consultant to hold a seminar for administrative professionals on "Inspiring Superior Performance." You read the first announcement and wanted to attend, but you did not apply because you were new to this role and felt you might take valuable time away from the office. Today another announcement arrived, stating there is room for three more to attend. You have decided to inform your manager of your interest in attending the seminar.

What would you do in any of the situation to address