The best companies build their next generation of leaders intentionally - not by accident. With Trupeer, you can save hours on development planning by starting with a free leadership development plan template, customizing it with your brand guidelines, and turning development plans into video summaries that align managers, mentors and learners.

This leadership development plan template provides a structured framework to capture leadership competencies, current state assessment, growth areas, learning experiences (70-20-10 model), mentors, milestones and success metrics - useful for high-potential employees, new managers and executive succession. Pair it with our training videos use case, generate AI video walkthroughs, and translate into 65+ languages for global leadership programs.

How to customize this template in Trupeer

Step 1: Open the Templates Section

Go to the Templates section from the main navigation.

Step 2: Select and Open a Template

Click on any template you want to work with to open it.

Step 3: Expand the Template View

If needed, expand the template view to see the full layout and details clearly.

Step 4: Edit the Template

Click on Edit to start modifying the selected template.

Within the editor, you can:

• Add new sections

• Define or update formatting rules

• Add a logo and adjust its position and related settings

Step 5: Save Your Customized Template

After making all necessary changes, click Save to store the updated template as your own.

Step 6: Preview and Fine-Tune the Template

When you want to see how your customized template looks, open the Preview.

From the preview screen, you can continue to make adjustments directly if needed, ensuring the template appears exactly as you want.

With a leadership development plan template you can:

• Save hours on design: Skip the blank page with a proven development structure.

• Build leaders intentionally: Built-in sections cover competencies, experiences and mentorship.

• Stay on-brand: Apply your logo, fonts and colors using Trupeer's brand kit.

• Track progress: Built-in milestones and metrics keep development on track.

• Standardize across the org: Use the same template for every leader in development.

• Reach global leaders: Translate plans into 65+ languages with one click.

A great leadership development plan turns potential into capability. Use this template to grow the leaders your organization needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a leadership development plan?

A leadership development plan is a structured roadmap for developing an individual's leadership capabilities. It captures current strengths, growth areas, target leadership competencies, specific learning experiences, mentors, milestones and success metrics over a defined period.

What should a leadership development plan include?

A complete plan includes target leadership role or competencies, current state assessment (often 360-feedback), growth areas, planned experiences (typically using 70-20-10: 70% on-the-job, 20% mentoring, 10% formal training), mentors and sponsors, milestones and success metrics.

What is the 70-20-10 leadership development model?

The 70-20-10 model is a widely used learning framework: 70% of development comes from on-the-job experiences and stretch assignments, 20% from coaching, mentoring and feedback, 10% from formal training and education. The model emphasizes that real growth happens through experience, not classrooms alone.

How do you create a leadership development plan?

Start with target leadership competencies (often based on the company's leadership model). Assess current state through 360-feedback or self-assessment. Identify growth priorities. Design specific experiences, mentorship and training to close gaps. Set milestones, success metrics and a regular review cadence with the manager.

How long should a leadership development plan cover?

Most plans cover 12-24 months and are reviewed quarterly. Longer-horizon plans (3-5 years) are common for high-potential talent in succession pipelines. The key is balancing ambition (real stretch goals) with realism (achievable milestones along the way).