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Instructional Design
People Leader
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Role Overview
People leaders on instructional design teams are responsible for leading the team members and managing their work. These leaders understand the organizational learning strategies and ensure their team's work supports them. They often have budget responsibilities.
Common Job Titles
  • Instructional Design and Development Manager
  • Senior Manager of Instructional Design
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Overview
People leaders of an instructional design team are responsible for managing the work and professional development of a team of designers. They may also have curriculum design responsibilities. They coach and mentor their team, set goals and provide performance feedback. They will manage multiple projects and programs and will allocate resources to ensure deliverables are met on time and on budget. These leaders understand the organizational learning strategies and ensure their team's work supports them. They often have budget responsibilities.
Responsibilities
  • Leading and Developing a Team of Designers
  • Providing Feedback and Coaching
  • Setting Team Goals
  • Managing Team Performance
  • Overseeing Multiple Projects/Programs
  • Allocating Resources
  • Aligning Team With Learning Strategy
Other Skills
  • Leadership
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Performance Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Strategic Alignment
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-Making
Average Salary Range
$100,000-124,999/year
Level
People Leader
Activities
  • Analyzing Data
  • Business Strategy/Alignment
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Applying Adult Learning Principles
  • Designing Learning Solutions
  • Needs Analysis
  • Performance Management
  • Project Management
  • Providing/Implementing Feedback
  • Strategic Planning
  • AI Tools Familiarity/Proficiency
Career Profiles for this Role
Meet Elizabeth
The best part of my job is transforming the value and purpose of technical information into a narrative that is understandable.
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