Simone Knock

Learning Business Partner

Professional Overview
Simone Knock is an experienced Learning Business Partner with a strong track record of driving learning and development initiatives at Deloitte. With over 13 years of industry expertise, she specializes in designing and implementing tailored learning solutions that align with organizational goals and empower employees to excel.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As a Learning Business Partner at Deloitte, Simone is responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders to identify learning needs, design engaging training programs, and deliver impactful learning experiences. She leverages her deep understanding of adult learning principles and the latest educational technologies to create innovative learning solutions that enable Deloitte employees to develop critical skills and enhance their professional capabilities.

Career Progression
Simone's career at Deloitte has been marked by a steady progression and increasing levels of responsibility. Prior to her current role, she served as a Learning Manager, where she led a team of learning consultants in developing and delivering training programs across various business units. Before that, she was a Senior Learning Consultant, contributing her expertise in learning and development to support Deloitte's talent management initiatives.

Academic Background
Simone holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Johannesburg, where she graduated with distinction. She has also completed a postgraduate certificate in Instructional Design, further enhancing her ability to create effective and engaging learning experiences.

Areas of Expertise

• Learning and development strategy and implementation

• Instructional design and curriculum development

• Learning technology and digital learning solutions

• Facilitation and training delivery

• Organizational change management

• Talent development and performance management

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Deloitte, Simone has spearheaded several impactful learning initiatives. Most notably, she led the design and deployment of a comprehensive leadership development program that has contributed to a 15% increase in internal promotions to management-level positions. Simone's expertise in blended learning has also enabled her to successfully transition numerous training programs to a virtual format, ensuring seamless learning experiences for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion
Simone Knock's extensive experience, strong industry expertise, and proven ability to drive learning and development initiatives make her a valuable asset to the Deloitte team. Her commitment to empowering employees and aligning learning solutions with organizational objectives positions her as a trusted partner in supporting Deloitte's continued growth and success.