Leadership Development Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of leadership development manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for employee and leadership communications strategy, planning and change management efforts to promote and support the mission, objectives and business goals of the PD and DF organizations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable and embrace change
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and standard presentation equipment)
• Strong understanding of PMI principles and practices and how to put them into practice
• Builds strong, credible working relationships with business leaders/executives and subject matter experts throughout the organization by engaging and influencing all levels of leadership
• Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate leadership development solutions (both training and non-training) to address those gaps
• Develops conceptual design framework for identified leadership development solutions
• Produces instructional and performance support materials to support successful leader-led development
• Prior experience in solution analysis, design and development

In response to your job posting for leadership development manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for resources and guidance to the HR and Business Partners on organizational development, including performance management, change management, OD interventions, coaching assignments, assessment feedback, facilitation, recognition etc.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Executive presence to credibly and confidently work with groups of senior leaders in and out of the classroom
• Track record of significant relationship management skills and sophisticated communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stand up teaching, intervention design, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Superior confidence, judgment, and integrity
• Previous HR Business Partner or generalist experience preferred
• Proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing effective learning and development solutions and curricula that are practical, realistic, and scalable
• Extensive background in design, development, and implementation of L&D solutions, with a mix of formal and informal elements aligned to the 70-20-10 model
• Experience working in a globally matrixed environment, with a track record of balancing global and geographic needs to produce impactful business outcomes

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the leadership development manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultative support to HR and Business Leaders in the areas of organization assessment & design, change & transformation, talent management, leadership development, employee development and employee engagement to support business growth.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of leadership development, organizational functions, selection and placement
• Conscientiousness – a highly organized individual that always closes the loop with internal and external partners
• Certifications in Organizational Effectiveness assessments/tools such as Hogan, Myers-Briggs, etc…
• Strong technical/professional expertise in the areas of adult learning, learning and executive development, organizational development consulting and learning/instructional design
• Strategic, enterprise-wide and systems thinking
• Organizational astuteness and agility
• Good coordination, analytical and deductive reasoning skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels of an organization

Please consider me for the leadership development manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coaching to key project leaders and sponsors on change management and shape organizational solutions to deliver value to the business.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Fully proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong knowledge in engagement surveys and competency modeling
• Have Backbone, Disagree & Commit
• Certifications in various programs and tools such as DDI Targeted Selection, MBTI, DiSC, Situational Leadership is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading talent management and/ or learning and development programs that aim to promote a high performing culture
• Results driven style and proven track record of sales/fundraising success
• Self-starter, motivated individual who can deliver on goals independently
• Demonstrated success in building a productive, cohesive team of staff and volunteer leaders

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the leadership development manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultative support to HRBPs and Business Leaders in the area of organization assessment and design, change management, talent management, employee development & engagement to support business growth.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience in test development and validation
• Experience in survey design and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of best practices around topics such as selection, training and development, leadership, and retention
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities
• Knowledge and experience developing and delivering high quality leadership development programs
• Knowledge and experience with the 70/20/10 model for learning and development and adult learning principles
• Proven experience and success in creating, implementing and supporting leadership development programs and initiatives