SIM Leadership Institute

The SIM Leadership Institute is a progressive leadership development pathway for technology executives. Wherever you are in your leadership journey, SIM will take you further. Some programs are designed for our members at the executive level, while others are ideal for developing the technology leaders on your team.

IT Management & Leadership Professional

Ideal for Your Team Members

In partnership with the SIM Leadership Institute, the ITMLP® class is delivered to help IT managers become more effective leaders.

IT Management & Leadership Studies

Ideal for Your Team Members

12-week program designed to enhance current job performance and accelerate the upward mobility of current IT Managers and Directors.

Rising Leader Forums

Ideal for SIM Members or Their Team Members

An immersive, in-person learning lab that shapes rising talent into confident leaders of hearts and minds.

Executive Leader Forum

Ideal for SIM members

A high-caliber space for leaders building the confidence, strategic clarity, and peer community that define exceptional executive presence.

Advanced Practices Council (APC)

Ideal for SIM Members

An invitation-only executive forum for enterprise CIOs and C-suite leaders focused on enterprise-level strategic collaboration.

SIM Interest Groups (SIGs)

Special Interest Groups related to information technology within a specific topic or focus area. SIG’s offer the chance to connect with peers both locally and nationally. 

Featured SIGs include:

SIM Women

SIM National Interest Group

Advancing women in technology leadership through connection, mentorship, and shared experience.

Academic Council

SIM National Interest Group

Bridging academia and industry to connect SIM members with emerging research and technology talent.

Inside Events

SIM Tampa Bay Program

Provides an opportunity for members to get an inside look at leading organizations throughout the Tampa Bay area.

SIM National Members in Transition

The Members in Transition (MIT) program was developed to assist SIM members navigating a career transition by providing a trusted forum to share leads, opportunities, and advice. This program is open to all members for interactive collaboration — whether you are in transition yourself or looking to support others.

SIM National hosts weekly MIT calls across three regions. Sign in to your SIM member profile at simnet.org to view access details and meeting links.

  • EAST: Every Thursday at 8:00 am ET
  • WEST: Every Tuesday at 12:00 pm PT
  • SOUTH: Last Monday of the month at 12:00 pm ET