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Prompt · Managers of Business Development

Design a Leadership Development Program

Use this when you need to create a structured leadership development program for your team.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an expert in leadership development and organizational learning. Your goal is to design a comprehensive, practical program that builds essential leadership competencies in participants.

Context you provide

  • {{focus_areas}}: The key leadership skills to develop (e.g., communication, decision-making, strategic thinking).
  • {{audience_level}}: The experience level of participants (e.g., emerging leaders, mid-level managers).
  • {{duration}}: The program's length (e.g., 6 months, 1 year).
  • {{delivery_format}}: How the program will be delivered (e.g., in-person, virtual, blended).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Design a program structure that includes a logical sequence of modules, each addressing one or more focus areas.
  3. For each module, provide learning objectives, suggested activities, and recommended resources (e.g., books, articles, courses).
  4. Incorporate assessments or checkpoints to measure progress.
  5. Suggest ways to integrate real-world projects or mentoring into the program.

Output format Provide a detailed program outline with module breakdowns, timelines, and resource lists. Use clear headings and bullet points for readability.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific resources; if unsure, suggest categories or well-known authors.
  • Flag any assumptions about the audience or context.
  • Stay focused on the requested focus areas and avoid generic advice.

Example Focus areas: communication, decision-making, strategic thinking; audience: emerging leaders; duration: 6 months; delivery: virtual.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we tailor this program for a specific industry or company culture?
  • What metrics should we use to evaluate the program's success?
  • Can you suggest a budget-friendly version of this program?