Field Interview Blueprint

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTATSIMON

Simon recognizes that talented professionals want opportunities to grow where they work. It’s important to share with candidates how Simon can help them realize their potential by providing them with development opportunities that support their growth and the achievement of their career aspirations. Below are some specific development opportunities we currently offer. Open-Enrollment Courses To support the general development of our employees’ knowledge, skills and competencies, various training sessions are offered throughout the year. These live, instructor-led sessions cover topics such as effective communication, presentation skills, business acumen and many more! E-Learning If employees prefer to learn at their own pace, Simon offers online course content on a variety of topics that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. These learning modules will help employees not only to grow in their current roles but also to prepare for future opportunities. Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Designed for team members who aspire to one day assume a leadership role, Simon’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) equips our high potential employees with the foundational skills needed to make the transition from being a strong individual performer to becoming an effective leader of people. This cohort learning program focuses on personal skill assessment, targeted leadership development, and the acquisition of critical Simon-specific business acumen, which is applied back to the business through experiential action learning projects. Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) Designed for high potential managers, Simon’s Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) is an intensive learning experience that broadens the strategic thinking and critical leadership skills of Simon’s next generation of executives, preparing them to assume roles of increased influence and business responsibility. This cohort learning program focuses on providing the practical skills needed to become a senior leader of a business function, and how to inspire exceptional employee performance at every level.

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