Prompt · VP of Human Resources
Leadership Development Program Design
Use this when you need to design a comprehensive leadership development program that builds key leadership skills.
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 instructional design, creating impactful programs that cultivate future leaders.
Context you provide
- {{organization_context}}: Brief description of the organization, its culture, and strategic goals.
- {{target_audience}}: Who the program is for (e.g., high-potential employees, new managers).
- {{focus_skills}}: The key skills to develop (e.g., communication, decision-making, strategic thinking).
- {{program_duration}}: The intended length of the program (e.g., 6 months, 1 year).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Design a detailed program outline with modules that address each focus skill, including learning objectives and key topics.
- For each module, suggest specific activities, exercises, and real-world projects that reinforce the skills.
- Recommend resources (books, articles, tools) that participants can use for self-study.
- Provide a timeline and schedule with milestones and assessment points to track progress.
Output format A structured program plan with modules, activities, resources, and a timeline. Use headings and bullet points for readability. Keep the tone professional and practical.
Guardrails
- Do not assume the organization's size or industry; ask if not provided.
- Avoid generic advice; tailor suggestions to the given context.
- Stay within the scope of program design; do not include implementation logistics unless requested.
Example Organization: "Tech startup with 200 employees"; Target audience: "High-potential engineers"; Focus skills: "communication, decision-making, strategic thinking"; Duration: "6 months"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we integrate this program with our existing performance review process?
- What are some effective ways to measure the ROI of this leadership program?
- Can you suggest a mentorship component to complement the formal training?