Design a Comprehensive Learning
As the executive learning and development director for a midsized global petroleum organization, you have
been asked by the chief human resources officer (CHRO) to create a report on how you envision the design of
a new leadership program for the organization’s 50 management and executives in leadership teams across
four different departments: sales, marketing, finance, and engineering. These teams span three countries: the
United States, Canada, and Mexico. In your report, please include the elements below.
Include an introductory paragraph with the name of your fictitious company, where the home office is located
(you choose this), how long the company has been in business, and some background information. Do not use
the name of or information about a real company.
Discuss your leadership development strategy, and give a vision to this strategy. For example, what are the
outcomes of having a leadership development program for the organization?
Discuss how you plan to assess leadership capabilities.
Explain two to three assessment tools that you will use to identify leadership capabilities for each department.
Explain two to three leadership development methods for each department, taking into consideration cultures
in each region—the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Then, conclude your report by describing the benefits that a formal leadership development program will have
on the organization. For example, explain why a leadership development program is important and how it
enhances the organization’s competitiveness.
Sample Solution
Design a Comprehensive Learning
Talking about leadership strategies can quickly become a bit ambiguous. It is difficult to say exactly how each strategy will have a direct effect on your bottom line. The important thing to keep in mind is that the role of the leader is to influence, engage, and encourage people to action around a common goal. Unfortunately, many leaders and managers either have not been taught or do not understand how to employ leadership strategies that can improve their ability to influence action and improve performance on their team. Others may just need a little reminder to help reignite your use of these important leadership strategies: define and communicate vision; encourage recognition; speak from the heart; delegate & empower, and; commit to continued education. Leadership development programs have several very important benefits. They increase employee morale and retention, improve productivity, promote better decision making, and train future leaders in your company who have a management style that is conducive to a positive working atmosphere.
