Learning & Development is getting more and more important in the agile culture companies are supporting. Fast changes of both the internal and the external environment of the companies require highly competent employees that keep up with the newest approaches and technologies. This results in an increasing challenge for learning & development to offer an up-to-date portfolio and learning possibilities with the highest possible impact on the business. But so called professional courses are often limited to a very traditional approach of 'telling people what to do' and don't answer the needs of the professionals. The HILL model of Prof. Dr. Dochy, based on scientific research, describes the 7
Continuous improvement, improving your offer and focussing on what your customers really need ... seems like the logical thing to do, right? Nevertheless most companies create an offer based on what they think they should offer, assuming this is what the customer needs. Communication with prospective customers to check how they perceive the solution you (want to) offer, a must when starting up a company or a new product. The Lean Startup provides a scientific approach to creating and managing startups and get a desired product to customers' hands faster. The Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer, when to turn, and when to persevere-and grow a business with maxim
