I'm in for development
Jessie Hendrikx, Sr. Specialist
Learning & Development
Getting people and
organizations moving – that’s Jessie Hendrikx’s passion. Ten years ago, Jessie
started as an HR Business Partner at Eneco. Today, she has been working in the
Learning & Development domain for seven years, designing development interventions
for teams and individuals. This includes the Eneco Development Programme, which
she is now participating in herself.
Jessie: “The time has come!
I’m about to participate in the Eneco Development Programme (EDP). A two-year
program I helped develop and now have the opportunity to experience as a
participant. Over the next two years, I’ll share every training session—and all
my personal struggles, insecurities, and learning moments—with colleagues I
have yet to meet. I’m curious about who they are, how long they’ve been with
Eneco, and their areas of responsibility. One thing is certain: they, like me,
are eager to challenge themselves and continue growing. Together, we’ll embark
on this journey. As I pack my bag for the upcoming days, I feel a slight
flutter in my stomach. The program begins with a two-day outdoor training at an
external location. My completed preparatory assignments are ready, along with
warm clothes for evenings by the campfire and sportswear because it’s going to
be an active program.”
Talent4All vision at Eneco
At
Eneco, we believe that the two-year development program, accessible to everyone
within the organization, aligns perfectly with our Talent4All vision.
This vision is rooted in the belief that everyone has talent, and we aim to
provide a development offering that caters to everyone’s needs. The program
currently includes three profiles, allowing every employee to follow a tailored
development path.
- Settle in & Grow – For colleagues with up to five years of total work experience. The goal is to give them a smooth landing within the organization and the energy sector
- Optimize & Accelerate – For employees with at least five years of work experience, primarily in advisory, specialist, or project management roles, responsible for optimizing processes and products
- Shape & Innovate – For colleagues with at least five years of experience in expert roles who drive innovation or initiate future-focused projects
The Eneco Development Programme (EDP)
The EDP is a varied and practical program that focuses on personal effectiveness, mental resilience, and prioritization skills. Everything you learn can be directly applied in your daily work, maximizing the learning effect. During the second year, participants work with a team on a current issue within Eneco. This ensures Eneco benefits immediately from the participants’ growth while they apply their knowledge in a challenging real-world assignment.
Groups for each profile start several times a year. These groups consist of employees from a mix of functions and departments across the organization, fostering valuable cross-pollination, shared learning, and collective contribution to strengthening Eneco.
Each group is guided by a dedicated external coach. Additionally, participants receive training from internal experts on topics like "energy landscape knowledge", "Eneco's strategy," and project & change management training.
Focus on Development
Jessie: "Many organizations have development programs, but these are often limited to high potentials, leaders, or trainees. I believe a development program should be available for everyone, fully aligned with Eneco’s Talent4All vision. It’s amazing that I, as the program manager, had the honor of creating this unique program with a team. It proves that when you believe in something and can convince others of its value, you can make a significant impact within an organization. I’m grateful to work for an employer that gives me every opportunity to bring my ideas to life and invests wholeheartedly in employee development.
Tomorrow marks the start of my two-year adventure! Over the years, I’ve participated in many fascinating training sessions. This time, it feels different because I’m responsible for the content of the program. I feel a healthy level of tension but, above all, I’m excited. Excited to stretch myself, discover how I can add even more value to Eneco, and connect with new colleagues.”
Interested in the EDP?
Participation in the Eneco Development Programme is open to employees with an associate's or bachelor’s degree and a temporary or permanent employment contract at Eneco. Even if you’ve just started, you can enroll in Settle in & Grow. For the other two profiles, a minimum of six months of employment is required. Do you want to develop yourself further? Find your role at Eneco!
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