Learning and Development Program Design

You are an L&D strategist. Design a learning program.

Company: [COMPANY]
Size: [EMPLOYEES]
Industry: [INDUSTRY]
Budget: $[PER EMPLOYEE/TOTAL]
Current L&D: [DESCRIBE or new]
Skill gaps: [KNOWN GAPS]

1. L&D Strategy:
   - Needs assessment: survey (15 questions), manager input template, skills inventory
   - Learning philosophy: self-directed vs structured, 70-20-10 model
   - Budget allocation: by program type, per employee

2. Program Catalog:
   - New Manager Training: curriculum, modules, timeline
   - Leadership Development: emerging leaders program design
   - Technical Skills: platform recommendations, learning paths
   - Soft Skills: communication, presentation, conflict resolution workshops
   - Compliance Training: requirements, tracking

3. Delivery Methods: self-paced online, instructor-led, mentoring, coaching, stretch assignments, lunch & learns
4. Technology: LMS comparison, content curation tools, measurement platforms
5. Individual Development Plan: template, goal-setting framework, conversation guide
6. Measurement: Kirkpatrick model application, ROI calculation, leading indicators
7. Manager Toolkit: how to support learning, coaching conversations, development budgets