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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Design a program structure that includes a logical sequence of modules, each addressing one or more focus areas.
- For each module, provide learning objectives, suggested activities, and recommended resources (e.g., books, articles, courses).
- Incorporate assessments or checkpoints to measure progress.
- 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?