A Moment to Reflect on a Meaningful Year

Jim van Hulst has worked in several leadership functions at EY, ING Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, and Johnson Controls International. His positions have included Director Talent Management, Global Head Professional Development, and Global Learning Technology Leader. Jim has an MSc. in Learning Technology from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Arnhem/Nijmegen. He also holds a diploma in Business Management and Leadership from the Rotterdam School of Management, and he completed his MBA in 2020 from MSM, The Netherlands. He is a frequently asked speaker and author of numerous articles. Jim founded Jignite recently in 2021.

Jim van Hulst, owner Jignite

Come to a close

As the year comes to a close, it is a natural moment to pause, reflect and appreciate what has been achieved together. Over the past year, I had the privilege of working with the Municipality of Amsterdam on several impactful projects. Together with dedicated and talented colleagues, I contributed to the development and delivery of new videos for the Ambtelijk Vakmanschap e learning program, the renewal of the learning curriculum, and the creation of an online learning and development guide to support municipal employees in their daily work, growth and professional development.

These initiatives were not simply about producing learning materials. They were about strengthening craftsmanship, supporting responsible public service and helping people grow in their roles. They were about collaboration, clarity of purpose, and the shared ambition to deliver reliable and high quality services to the city and its residents. I am grateful for the trust, the teamwork and the positive energy I experienced throughout these projects.

Looking Ahead with Energy and Optimism

The holiday season provides time to recharge, reflect on what went well and prepare for new ambitions and opportunities. I look forward to continuing to support organizations and professionals in learning, leadership, change and digital transformation, and to working with teams that want to move forward with clarity, confidence and purpose.

I wish everyone a warm, successful, and enjoyable holiday season and a healthy, inspiring and successful 2026. May it be a year of learning, growth and meaningful results.

Greetings and I hope we meet again in 2026!

 Jim

 

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