A leadership development program is a systematic approach to improving leadership competencies across an organization. The goal is to upskill your employees with the power skills that they need to be successful, no matter their level.

Unlike learning how to code in Python or using Excel, leadership development has a strong behavioral component, including skills such as improving communication, strategic thinking, empathy building, and more. To drive this behavioral change, an effective leadership development program should provide a variety of learning experiences that help learners build knowledge and give them opportunities to practice and apply it.

Therefore, leadership development training is often customizable and includes a variety of learning experiences to drive true behavioral change, such as assessments, courses, leadership development coaching, and role-and-skills based learning paths.

Building strong leadership and development programs prepare leaders to drive performance in the digital era and develop the right mix of critical leadership and business skills.

Strong leadership training allows businesses to develop and retain top talent, improve their overall organizational performance, increase employee engagement, and adapt to the evolving modern workforce.

Skillsoft’s Leadership Development Program (SLDP) goes beyond traditional learning methods by providing a rich, multimodal course framework, complemented by options for live, personalized coaching. The program also includes skill benchmarks that identify and bridge learning gaps, ensuring a tailored learning experience that adapts to individual needs. With CAISY™, SLDP offers a well-rounded approach for preparing leaders to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.

SLDP is made up of several core offerings: 

Skillsoft’s Leadership Development Program (SLDP) powered by MIT Sloan Management Review draws on insights from world-renowned thought leaders and research on strategic leadership and digital innovation. With over 30 leadership competencies organized into three curated leadership learning tracks – Leading Yourself, Your Team, and Leading the Business – it prepares leaders for an ever-changing technology-driven world. 

Skillsoft CAISY™ Conversation AI Simulator empowers leaders to navigate complex conversations by providing a safe space to practice and personalized feedback. Offering a breadth of scenarios and options to adjust the tone of the interaction for practice. 

AI-aided Skill Benchmarks assess leadership power skills and recommend customized learning plans with courses, videos, simulations, and CAISY™ scenarios. Recommendations are generated utilizing AI technology. 

Skillsoft Aspire Journeys provide role-based and skill-based learning paths that empower learners to get from where they are to where they want to be. An optional complement, Skillsoft Coaching, pairs leaders with certified coaches to accelerate professional growth and development.

Yes, absolutely! We know that a one-size-fits-all methodology will not work for all businesses. Create your own, personalized learning development program through a mix of our Skillsoft solution offerings:

• Skillsoft Business Advance
• Skillsoft Leadership Development Program
• Skillsoft Aspire Journeys
• Skillsoft Coaching
• Skillsoft Professional Services
• Skillsoft Career Journeys