Competence Library

Discover the Future Skills approaches

Future Skills Approaches overview- sorted by source

Here you will find a curated overview of international Future Skills approaches – developed by universities, research projects, NGOs, and policy initiatives. Select an approach to explore its competencies, compare them in detail, and see how different sources define Future Skills.

Please note: since it is not possible to accurately translate the Future Skills from german to english, you can only view the competences and their defintions in german.
Frameworks (please select)
AIComp
NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce
National Association of Colleges and Employers

Education for Sustainable Development Goals
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

EngageComp
NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

ETH Zürich Kompetenzraster
ETH Zürich

Future of Jobs Report 2025 &
Global Skills Taxonomy
World Economic Forum

Future Skills 2021
Stifterverband McKinsey & Company

Future Skills 2030
Agentur Q

FUTURE SKILLS 2030
Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V.

Future Skills Concept
SBW Haus des Lernens

Future Skills
Arndt Pechstein, Martin Schwemmle, The Future Company

Global framework on core skills for life and work in the 21st century
International Labour Organization

Global Framework on Transferable Skills
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Handlungsrahmen Future Skills
Vera Gehrs, Frank Mayer, Anna Zaczynska

Inner Development Goals
IDG Foundation

Kompetenzwandel in Krisenzeiten
Bertelsmann Stiftung

Learning for the Future
United Nations-Economic Commission for Europe Strategy for Education for Sustainable Development

LifeComp
Arianna Sala, Yves Punie, Vladimir Garkov, Marcelino Cabera

MarSkills
Philipps-Universität Marburg

Meta Skills Framework
Nicklas Kinder, Eva-Maria Danzer (The Company Journey Guide)

Future Skills
NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

OECD Learning Compass 2030
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

Skills Demand for the Future Economy Report 2025
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

TriComp
NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

AIComp

NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

01 Activity and implementation Competence

Activity and implementation Competence for AI in professional activities is the disposition to act proactively in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and to integrate innovations in this field into one's own work context.The Competence is fundamental in nature and encompasses the knowledge, skills and mindset to orient oneself with regard to the growing importance of AI in professional and private contexts, to approach the topic with openness and critical awareness and to internalize the importance of continuous self-initiative for further training in this area. The Competence also includes an awareness of the possibilities of using AI systems for the creative development of ideas and the motivation to introduce AI systems into one's own field of activity. It also includes the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues on AI-related topics.

02 System-design Competence

System-design Competence is the ability to plan and integrate both conceptual and technological AI systems in a professional context and to implement them in specialized fields of activity. System-design Competence includes the knowledge, skills and inner attitude to analyse existing systems (both technical systems and organizations) and to assess the potential and limits of the use of AI systems for these, to actively help shape and implement them. System-design Competence also includes the instrumental ability to understand and further develop AI applications systemically.System-design Competence is the ability to plan and integrate both conceptual and technological AI systems in a professional context and to implement them in specialized fields of activity. System-design Competence includes the knowledge, skills and inner attitude to analyse existing systems (both technical systems and organizations) and to assess the potential and limits of the use of AI systems for these, to actively help shape and implement them. System-design Competence also includes the instrumental ability to understand and further develop AI applications systemically.

03 Creative problem-solving Competence

Creative problem-solving Competence is the disposition to use AI systems for creative problem-solving, idea generation and vision development. It encompasses knowledge, skills and inner attitudes that make it possible to solve complex problems by combining technical and human systems.

04 Critical digital Competence

Critical digital Competence is the ability to understand, analyse and critically evaluate the inherent logic of AI systems with regard to their use of data and their impact on organizations and society. It includes the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to be able to assess AI systems in a critical and differentiated manner in relation to a given context of values and application. (Example: being able to assess and analyze the influence of AI technologies on the handling of data).

05 Decision-making Competence

Decision-making Competence is the disposition to use AI applications and systems to weigh up alternative choices and make decisions. The Competence includes the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to consciously take responsibility for the decisions supported and/or made by AI.

06 Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy as a Competence is the disposition to master the challenges associated with AI that arise in one's own context of action through one's own actions with conviction, courage and confidence. It encompasses the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to overcome AIrelated challenges and to use AI systems in an appropriate way for one's own questions and tasks.

07 Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking as a Competence is the disposition to reflect on the underlying ways of thinking, value systems and behaviors in AI-influenced spheres of activity and to be able to evaluate how they influence actions and decisions. It encompasses the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to analytically and critically assess AI-related circumstances, systems and applications as well as their effects.

08 Active control Competence

Active control Competence is the disposition to personalize AI applications, systems and associated processes for one's own personal and professional development and to be able to shape them confidently and largely independently of external influences. This includes the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes for independent motivation and planning, cognitive load management and a high level of personal responsibility.

09 Self-determination (Autonomy)

Self-determination as a Competence is the disposition to deal autonomously and confidently with AI applications without allowing oneself to be patronized. It requires the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to develop a critical awareness of one's own personal limits and to act in a selfdetermined manner in relation to suggestion and decision-making processes with and through AI applications.

10 Ethical Competence

Ethical Competence is the ability to recognize, articulate and critically reflect on ethically relevant issues and questions in connection with AI technologies and related processes. It encompasses the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to deal intensively with the ethical implications of the use of AI applications and systems and includes an awareness of responsible action in relation to AI.

11 Cooperation competence

Cooperation Competence is the disposition to work in crossdepartmental/interdisciplinary development partnerships and cooperations on AI transformation projects and new projects in relation to AI, also across organizational or cultural boundaries. It includes the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes as well as the willingness to learn and develop further in this regard.

12 Communication competence

Communication Competence is the ability to communicate with others about AI-related topics in different contexts in a way that is appropriate to the situation, including views that differ from one's own. It encompasses the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes required to empathically address and communicate other perspectives on AI and related issues.

NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

AIComp

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01 Activity and implementation Competence

Activity and implementation Competence for AI in professional activities is the disposition to act proactively in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and to integrate innovations in this field into one's own work context.The Competence is fundamental in nature and encompasses the knowledge, skills and mindset to orient oneself with regard to the growing importance of AI in professional and private contexts, to approach the topic with openness and critical awareness and to internalize the importance of continuous self-initiative for further training in this area. The Competence also includes an awareness of the possibilities of using AI systems for the creative development of ideas and the motivation to introduce AI systems into one's own field of activity. It also includes the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues on AI-related topics.

02 System-design Competence

System-design Competence is the ability to plan and integrate both conceptual and technological AI systems in a professional context and to implement them in specialized fields of activity. System-design Competence includes the knowledge, skills and inner attitude to analyse existing systems (both technical systems and organizations) and to assess the potential and limits of the use of AI systems for these, to actively help shape and implement them. System-design Competence also includes the instrumental ability to understand and further develop AI applications systemically.System-design Competence is the ability to plan and integrate both conceptual and technological AI systems in a professional context and to implement them in specialized fields of activity. System-design Competence includes the knowledge, skills and inner attitude to analyse existing systems (both technical systems and organizations) and to assess the potential and limits of the use of AI systems for these, to actively help shape and implement them. System-design Competence also includes the instrumental ability to understand and further develop AI applications systemically.

03 Creative problem-solving Competence

Creative problem-solving Competence is the disposition to use AI systems for creative problem-solving, idea generation and vision development. It encompasses knowledge, skills and inner attitudes that make it possible to solve complex problems by combining technical and human systems.

04 Critical digital Competence

Critical digital Competence is the ability to understand, analyse and critically evaluate the inherent logic of AI systems with regard to their use of data and their impact on organizations and society. It includes the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to be able to assess AI systems in a critical and differentiated manner in relation to a given context of values and application. (Example: being able to assess and analyze the influence of AI technologies on the handling of data).

05 Decision-making Competence

Decision-making Competence is the disposition to use AI applications and systems to weigh up alternative choices and make decisions. The Competence includes the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to consciously take responsibility for the decisions supported and/or made by AI.

06 Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy as a Competence is the disposition to master the challenges associated with AI that arise in one's own context of action through one's own actions with conviction, courage and confidence. It encompasses the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to overcome AIrelated challenges and to use AI systems in an appropriate way for one's own questions and tasks.

07 Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking as a Competence is the disposition to reflect on the underlying ways of thinking, value systems and behaviors in AI-influenced spheres of activity and to be able to evaluate how they influence actions and decisions. It encompasses the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to analytically and critically assess AI-related circumstances, systems and applications as well as their effects.

08 Active control Competence

Active control Competence is the disposition to personalize AI applications, systems and associated processes for one's own personal and professional development and to be able to shape them confidently and largely independently of external influences. This includes the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes for independent motivation and planning, cognitive load management and a high level of personal responsibility.

09 Self-determination (Autonomy)

Self-determination as a Competence is the disposition to deal autonomously and confidently with AI applications without allowing oneself to be patronized. It requires the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to develop a critical awareness of one's own personal limits and to act in a selfdetermined manner in relation to suggestion and decision-making processes with and through AI applications.

10 Ethical Competence

Ethical Competence is the ability to recognize, articulate and critically reflect on ethically relevant issues and questions in connection with AI technologies and related processes. It encompasses the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes to deal intensively with the ethical implications of the use of AI applications and systems and includes an awareness of responsible action in relation to AI.

11 Cooperation competence

Cooperation Competence is the disposition to work in crossdepartmental/interdisciplinary development partnerships and cooperations on AI transformation projects and new projects in relation to AI, also across organizational or cultural boundaries. It includes the necessary knowledge, skills and inner attitudes as well as the willingness to learn and develop further in this regard.

12 Communication competence

Communication Competence is the ability to communicate with others about AI-related topics in different contexts in a way that is appropriate to the situation, including views that differ from one's own. It encompasses the knowledge, skills and inner attitudes required to empathically address and communicate other perspectives on AI and related issues.

National Association of Colleges and Employers

Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

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01 Career & Self-Development

Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.

02 Communication

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.

03 Critical Thinking

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

04 Equity & Inclusion

Equity and Inclusion Competency: Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds. Engage in anti-oppressive practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism and inequity

05 Leadership

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.

06 Professionalism

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

07 Teamwork

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

08 Technology

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Education for Sustainable Development Goals

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01 Systems thinking competency

the abilities to recognize and understand relationships; to analyse complex systems; to think of how systems are embedded within different domains and different scales; and to deal with uncertainty.

02 Anticipatory competency

the abilities to understand and evaluate multiple futures – possible, probable and desirable; to create one’s own visions for the future; to apply the precautionary principle; to assess the consequences of actions; and to deal with risks and changes

03 Normative competency

the abilities to understand and reflect on the norms and values that underlie one’s actions; and to negotiate sustainability values, principles, goals, and targets, in a context of conflicts of interests and trade-offs, uncertain knowledge and contradictions.

04 Strategic competency

the abilities to collectively develop and implement innovative actions that further sustainability at the local level and further afield.

05 Collaboration competency

the abilities to learn from others; to understand and respect the needs, perspectives and actions of others (empathy); to understand, relate to and be sensitive to others (empathic leadership); to deal with conflicts in a group; and to facilitate collaborative and participatory problem solving.

06 Critical thinking competency

the ability to question norms, practices and opinions; to reflect on own one’s values, perceptions and actions; and to take a position in the sustainability discourse.

07 Self-awareness competency

the ability to reflect on one’s own role in the local community and (global) society; to continually evaluate and further motivate one’s actions; and to deal with one’s feelings and desires.

08 Integrated problem-solving competency

the overarching ability to apply different problem-solving frameworks to complex sustainability problems and develop viable, inclusive and equitable solution options that promote sustainable development, integrating the above-mentioned competences.

NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

EngageComp

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01 Civic and Democratic Competence

Civic and Democratic Competence encompasses the ability and readiness to engage actively, responsibly, and ethically in democratic and civic life through engagement in societal, practice-based, and individual contexts. This includes valuing democracy, human rights, cultural diversity, and equality, and combining participation skills with the motivation to contribute to democratic processes and societal transformation.

02 Cooperation competence (Societal context: Collaboration & Social Responsibility)

Cooperation competence relates to the ability and disposition to cooperate and collaborate in teams, both face-to-face and digitally across organisations, with the purpose of transforming difference into commonalities. It includes acting in accordance with human rights, social justice, and solidarity, and showing the willingness to invest time and effort to promote collective well-being to the common good.

03 Communication competence (Societal context: Collaboration & Social Responsibility)

Communication competence entails not only language skills, but also empathic discourse, dialogue, and strategic communication aspects, which - taken together - serve the individual to communicate successfully and in accordance with the respective situation and context, in view and empathy of her/his own and others needs.

04 Diversity & Intercultural competence (Societal context: Collaboration & Social Responsibility)

Diversity and intercultural competence refers to the ability and disposition to recognise, value, and engage constructively with human diversity across cultural, social, and linguistic contexts. It entails empathy, perspective-taking, awareness of cultural differences as well as the motivation to embrace intercultural experiences and to contribute to equitable and respectful relations in pluralistic professional and civic contexts.

05 Sensemaking (Societal context: Collaboration & Social Responsibility)

Sensemaking comprises the willingness and ability to construct meaning and understanding from the rapidly changing structures within engagement, learning, work and life contexts, to further develop existing structures of meaning or to promote the creation of new ones where they have been lost.

06 Leadership competence (Societal context: Collaboration & Social Responsibility)

Leadership competence refers to the ability and disposition to guide individuals and groups toward hared goals in organisational and civic settings. It includes directing, coaching, and leading others, often in teams, by taking responsibility, while acting in ways that motivate and inspire colleagues to follow by example. Leadership competence also entails ethical orientation, inclusivity, empathy, and building trust to foster psychological safety, along with organisational and planning capacities to coordinate collective action. Ultimately, it involves modelling responsibility and integrity supporting others in their success and contributing to transformative change.

07 Management competence (Practice context: Application & Problem-Solving)

Management competence refers to the ability and disposition to structure and steer processes, people, and resources toward defined objectives in organisational and civic contexts.It entails clarity of goals and responsibilities, efficient time and self-management, and a structured, goal-oriented approach that aligns efforts across diverse actors.This competence also covers project and process management, logistics and resource allocation, documentation and reporting, and continuous monitoring to ensure effective and inclusive execution across diverse perspectives.

08 Design-Thinking competence (Practice context: Application & Problem-Solving)

Design-Thinking competence comprises the ability to use concrete methods to carry out creative development processes open-endedly with regard to given problems and topics and to involve all stakeholders in a joint problem and solution design process.

09 Innovation competence (Practice context: Application & Problem-Solving)

Innovation competence includes the willingness to promote innovation - both technological and social - as an integral part of any organizational object, topic and process and the ability to contribute to the organization as an innovation ecosystem.

10 Digital literacy (Practice context: Application & Problem-Solving)

Digital literacy is the ability and disposition to use digital media, to develop them in a productive and creative way, the capacity to critically reflect on its usage and the impact media have on society and work, both for private and professional contexts, as well as the understanding of the potentials and limits of digital media and their effects.

11 Future and Design competence (Practice context: Application & Problem-Solving)

Future and design competence is the ability to envision, negotiate and communicate alternative, open futures and take steps of action toward them. It entails to embrace current and future situations with openness for the new, willingness to change and forward-thinking. To develop situations into other, new and previously unknown visions of the future and to approach these creatively.

12 Systems competence (Practice context: Application & Problem-Solving)

Systems competence is the ability to recognise and understand complex personal, psychological, social and technical systems and their interrelations, and to design or support coordinated planning and implementation processes for new initiatives in the system. It also includes critical awareness of political, legal, cultural, environmental, and economic systems and their global interdependencies, using this understanding to assess power structures, inequality, and sustainability, and to engage in informed societal change.

13 Learning competence (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Learning competence is the ability and willingness to learn in a self-directed and self-initiated fashion. It entails metacognitive skills as well.

14 Self-Efficacy (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Self-efficacy refers to the belief and one’s selfconfidence to plan, initiate, and complete civic tasks across contexts. It includes setting personal boundaries to sustain effort and well-being, and exhibiting professionalism. Self-efficacy encourages to take initiative and responsibility, much needed in student civic engagement, and can also be fostered through it by perceiving change and impact as a result of one’s own engagement.

15 Self-competence (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Self-competence is the ability to develop one’s own personal and professional capabilities largely independently of external influences. This includes other skills such as independent self-motivation and planning, but also the ability to set goals, time management, organization, learning aptitude and success control through feedback. In addition, cognitive load management and a high degree of personal responsibility

16 Self-determination (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Self-determination describes an individual’s ability to act productively within the field of tension between external structure and self -organisation, and to create room for self-development and autonomy, so that they can meet their own needs in freedom and self-organisation.

17 Reflection competence (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Reflection competence includes the willingness and ability to reflect, i.e. the ability to question oneself and others for the purpose of constructive further development, as well as to recognise underlying systems of behaviour, thought and values and to assess their consequences for actions and decisions holistically and critically.

18 Responsible Decision competence (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Responsible Decision competence is the ability to seize decisions and to evaluate different alternatives against each other, as well as making a final decision and taking over the responsibility for it. It includes recognising others’ needs, emotions, and lived experiences as part of the decision-making process, ensuring that decisions contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities.

19 Initiative and performance competence (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Initiative and performance competence refers to an individual’s ability to motivate him-/herself as well as to his/her wish of contributing to achievement. Persistence and goal-orientation form the motivational basis for performance. A positive self-concept also plays an important role as it serves to attribute success and failure in such a way that the performance motivation does not decrease

20 Ambiguity competence (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Ambiguity competence refers to an individual’s ability to recognise, understand, and finally productively handle ambiguity, heterogeneity, and uncertainty, as well as to act in different roles.

21 Ethical competence (Individual context: Personal Growth & Self-Development)

Ethical competence comprises the ability to perceive a situation as ethically relevant. This includes: its conceptual, empirical and contextual consideration (perceive), the ability to formulate relevant prescriptive premises together with the evaluation of their relevance, their weight, their justification, their binding nature and their conditions of application (evaluate) and the ability to form judgements and check their logical consistency, their conditions of use and their alternatives (judge).

ETH Zürich

ETH Zürich Kompetenzraster

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01 Konzepte und Theorien (Fachspezifische Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, die grundlegenden Konzepte und Definitionen, die für ein wissenschaftliches Fachgebiet oder einen Fachbereich relevant sind, zu verstehen und anzuwenden

02 Verfahren und Technologien (Fachspezifische Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Verfahren und Technologien eines bestimmten wissenschaftlichen Fachgebiets oder Fachbereichs zu verstehen und anzuwenden

03 Analytische Kompetenzen (Methodische Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Prozesse und Systeme in ihre Bestandteile zu zerlegen und deren Interaktionen zu verstehen

04 Entscheidungsfindung (Methodische Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, sowohl eine Entscheidung zu fällen als auch Handlungsalternativen zu formulieren

05 Medien und digitale Technologien (Methodische Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, auf Medien und digitale Technologien zuzugreifen, sie zu bewerten und zu nutzen

06 Problemlösung (Methodische Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, ein Problem zu definieren und Lösungen dafür zu finden

07 Projektmanagement (Methodische Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Projekte zu leiten und Ergebnisse zu erzielen

08 Kommunikation (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, mit anderen in verschiedenen Kontexten und unterschiedlichen Formen zu kommunizieren

09 Kooperation und Teamarbeit (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Beziehungen zu anderen aufzubauen, um in einer konstruktiven Atmosphäre gemeinsame Ziele zu verfolgen und Ergebnisse zu erzielen

10 Kundenorientierung (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Beziehungen zu anderen und der Gesellschaft so anzugehen, dass man sichan dem orientiert, was man zu bieten hat, statt an dem, was man braucht oder will

11 Menschenführung und Verantwortung (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, andere zu motivieren, zu inspirieren und sie bei ihren Erfolgen zu unterstützen

12 Selbstdarstellung und soziale Einflussnahme (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, anderen ein authentisches und professionelles Selbstbild zu vermitteln und andere zur Annahme einer bestimmten Verhaltensweise zu motivieren

13 Sensibilität für Vielfalt (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Unterschiede zwischen Menschen zu erkennen und mit ihnen zu arbeiten

14 Verhandlung (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Positionen unvoreingenommen zu vertreten und Ideen aller Standpunkte bestmöglich zu vereinen

15 Anpassung und Flexibilität (Soziale Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, sich effektiv an ein sich veränderndes Umfeld anzupassen und gut mit Veränderungen umzugehen

16 Kreatives Denken (Persönliche Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, neue und nützliche Ideen zu generieren und umzusetzen

17 Kritisches Denken (Persönliche Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, Situationen zu analysieren, zu bewerten und Vorgehensweisen zu empfehlen

18 Integrität und Arbeitsethik (Persönliche Kompetenzen)

Einhaltung moralischer und ethischer Prinzipien bei der eigenen Arbeit und in der Beziehung zu anderen

19 Selbstbewusstsein und Selbstreflexion (Persönliche Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, die eigenen Stärken und Schwächen zu verstehen und die Selbstentwicklung zu fördern

20 Selbststeuerung und Selbstmanagement (Persönliche Kompetenzen)

Fähigkeit, sich selbst zu motivieren und die eigene Arbeit zu organisieren, um Ergebnisse zu erzielen

World Economic Forum

Future of Jobs Report 2025 & Global Skills Taxonomy

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01 analytical thinking (Cognitive)

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02 creative thinking (Cognitive)

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03 systems thinking (Cognitive)

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04 multi lingualism (Cognitive)

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05 reading, writing and mathematics (Cognitive)

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06 service orientation and customer service (Engagement)

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07 marketing and media (Engagement)

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08 environmental stewardship (Ethics)

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09 global citizenship (Ethics)

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10 talent management (Management)

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11 resource management and operations (Management)

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12 quality control (Management)

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13 manual dexterity, endurance and precision (Physical)

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14 sensory processing abilities (Physical)

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15 resilience, flexibility, agility (Self-efficacy)

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16 motivation & selfawareness (Self-efficacy)

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17 curiosity and lifelong learning (Self-efficacy)

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18 dependability and attention to detail (Self-efficacy)

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19 technologicall literacy (Technology)

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20 AI and Big Data (Technology)

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21 networks and cybersecurity (Technology)

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22 design and user experience (Technology)

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23 programming (Technology)

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24 leadership and social influence (working with others)

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25 empathy &active listening (working with others)

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26 teaching & mentoring (working with others)

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Stifterverband McKinsey & Company

Future Skills 2021

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01 Technologische Kompetenzen: Data Analytics & KI (Technologische Kompetenzen)

Analyse und Auswertung großer Datenmengen (Big Data), um faktenbasierte Entscheidungsfindung zu fördern. Dies umfasst das Entwickeln von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) und die Nutzung von Machine Learning

02 Hardware/Robotikentwicklung (Technologische Kompetenzen)

Konstruktion physischer Komponenten für intelligente Hardware-Software-Systeme (zum Beispiel Internet of Things, Robotik)

03 Softwareentwicklung (Technologische Kompetenzen)

Anwendung von Programmiersprachen zur Back- und Frontend-Entwicklung von Applikationen, inkl. embedded Software für IoT-Applikationen

04 Nutzerzentriertes Design (Technologische Kompetenzen)

Erstellung von Produkten mit Fokus auf eine optimierte Funktionalität bei intuitiver Anwendbarkeit und somit attraktive Nutzerfahrung (UX)

05 IT-Architektur (Technologische Kompetenzen)

Aufbau, Betrieb und Sicherung von komplexen IT-Infrastrukturen (Hardware, Software, Cloudlösungen, Blockchain)

06 Quantencomputing (Technologische Kompetenzen)

Entwicklung und zielgerichtete Nutzung von Quantencomputern zur effizienten Lösung komplexer Arbeitsprozesse (Datenanalyse, Faktorisierung)

07 Blockchain-Technologie-Entwicklung (Technologische Kompetenzen)

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08 Tech-Translation (Technologische Fähigkeiten)

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09 Digital Literacy (Digitale Schlüsselkompetenzen)

Beherrschen von grundlegenden digitalen Fähigkeiten, zum Beispiel sorgsamer Umgang mit digitalen persönlichen Daten, Verständnis von grundlegenden Sicherheitsregeln im Netz, Nutzen gängiger Software

10 Digital Ethics (Digitale Schlüsselkompetenzen)

Kritisches Hinterfragen von digitalen Informationen und Auswirkungen des eigenen digitalen Handelns sowie entsprechende ethische Entscheidungsfindung

11 Digitale Kollaboration (Digitale Schlüsselkompetenzen)

Nutzung von Onlinekanälen zur effizienten Interaktion, Kollaboration und Kommunikation mit anderen. Effektive und effiziente Zusammenarbeit unabhängig von räumlicher Nähe. Angemessene Etikette bei digitaler Kommunikation

12 Digital Learning (Digitale Schlüsselkompetenzen)

Verständnis und Einordnen digitaler Informationen. Deutung von Informationen unterschiedlicher digitaler Quellen. Aufbau von Wissen in ausgewählten Themengebieten. Nutzung von Lern-Software

13 Agiles Arbeiten (Digitale Schlüsselkompetenzen)

Nutzerorientierte, selbstverantwortliche und iterative Zusammenarbeit in Teams unter Nutzung agiler Arbeitsmethoden

14 Lösungsfähigkeit (Klassische Kompetenzen)

Lösen von konkreten Aufgabenstellungen, für die es keinen vorgefertigten Lösungsansatz gibt, durch Urteilskraft und einen strukturierten Ansatz

15 Kreativität (Klassische Kompetenzen)

Entwickeln von originellen Verbesserungsideen (zum Beispiel für bestehende Geschäfts- oder Kommunikationsprozessen) oder Ideen für Innovationen (zum Beispiel für neue Produkte)

16 Unternehmerisches Handeln & Eigeninitiative (Klassische Kompetenzen)

Eigenständiges Handeln und Arbeiten aus eigenem Antrieb. Hohe Selbstwirksamkeit. Eigenverantwortung für Endresultate und Prozesse (Ownership)

17 Interkulturelle Kommunikation (Klassische Kompetenzen)

Zielgerichtete und nuancierte Verständigung zwischen diversen Gruppen, Fremdsprachenfähigkeiten. Kompetenz und Sensibilität, das Gesagte auf den Zuhörenden zuzuschneiden

18 Resilienz (Klassische Kompetenzen)

Meistern schwieriger Situationen und Widerstände ohne anhaltende Beeinträchtigung. Fokussierte und verantwortliche Erledigung übernommener Aufgaben. Frühzeitiges Erkennen und Adressieren von Risken. Adaptionsfähigkeit. Souveränität gegenüber technologischen oder gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen

19 Urteilsfähigkeit (Transformative Kompetenzen)

Reflexion von gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen (ökologische, soziale, demokratische Ziele, UN Sustainable Development Goals, nachhaltige beziehungsweise Kreislaufwirtschaft). Bewerten wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse und medialer Berichterstattung

20 Innovationskompetenz (Transformative Kompetenzen)

Generieren von Innovationen (Produkten, Dienstleistungen, Prozesse, Aktivitäten) im beruflichen oder privaten Kontext, um zur Bewältigung gesellschaftlicher Herausforderungen beizutragen und damit auch Unabhängigkeit sicherzustellen (zum Beispiel bei Cyberangriffen oder Änderungen an bestimmten Lieferketten usw.). Hinterfragen des Status quo und Umsetzen neuer Ideen

21 Missionsorientierung (Transformative Kompetenzen)

Entwicklung einer Mission; Schaffung eines Missionsnarrativs. Fähigkeit, Menschen zu inspirieren, zu überzeugen und zu bewegen

22 Veränderungskompetenz (Transformative Kompetenzen)

Entwicklung von Strategien für die Umsetzung von Veränderungszielen. Verständnis für die Dynamiken von Gruppen, Institutionen, Netzwerken und Systemen. Akzeptanz nachhaltiger, kultureller Veränderungen

23 Dialog- und Konfliktfähigkeit (Transformative Kompetenzen)

Überwindung disziplinärer und funktionaler Silos. Ausgleichen von Spannungen und Lösen von Dilemmata. Verständnis für widersprüchliche Perspektiven und Umgang mit Ambiguitäten. Mut zur offenen Debatte und Meinungsäußerung

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01 Eigeninitiative (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Die Fähigkeit, selbstständig und proaktiv zu handeln, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und innovative Lösungen zu entwickeln.

02 Flexibilität (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Anpassungsfähigkeit an wechselnde Bedingungen und Herausforderungen, eine schnelle Auffassungsgabe und die Bereitschaft, interdisziplinär zu arbeiten.

03 Innovatives Denken (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Kreativität, Neugier und die Fähigkeit, über den Tellerrand hinauszublicken, um neue Ideen und Lösungsansätze zu entwickeln.

04 Kollaboration (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Teamfähigkeit, Kommunikationsstärke und die Fähigkeit, effektiv in Gruppen zu arbeiten – unerlässlich, um im dynamischen Arbeitsumfeld gemeinsam Erfolge zu erzielen.

05 Kundenorientierung (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Die Fähigkeit, die Bedürfnisse von Kunden zu verstehen und entsprechende Lösungsangebote zu entwickeln, verbunden mit einem ausgeprägten Servicegedanken.

06 Organisationsfähigkeit (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Effizientes Zeit- und Selbstmanagement sowie die Fähigkeit, komplexe Abläufe und Aufgaben zu koordinieren.

07 Problemlösungsfähigkeit (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Analytisches und systematisches Denken, um Herausforderungen zu erkennen, Ursachen zu ermitteln und zielgerichtete Lösungen zu finden.

08 Resilienz (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Die Fähigkeit, mit Stress und Rückschlägen umzugehen, sich schnell von Schwierigkeiten zu erholen und kontinuierlich aus Erfahrungen zu lernen.

09 Sprachkenntnisse (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Neben der Muttersprache auch Fremdsprachenkompetenzen, die in einer globalisierten Arbeitswelt zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnen.

10 Zielorientierung (Überfachliche Kompetenzen)

Strukturierte Arbeitsweise, Selbstdisziplin und die Fähigkeit, durch klar definierte Ziele und Prioritäten Erfolge zu erzielen.

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01 Kritisches Denken (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Informationen und Argumente systematisch und konstruktiv zu hinterfragen und zu bewerten sowie begründete Urteile zu fällen.

02 Kommunikationskompetenz (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, in unterschiedlichen Kontexten klar, dialogorientiert und situationsangemessen zu kommunizieren. Dies beinhaltet auch Aspekte interkultureller Kommunikation

03 Kooperationskompetenz (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, mit anderen zusammenzuarbeiten und die Kooperation und Kollaboration so zu gestalten, dass unterschiedliche Perspektiven in gemeinsame und nachhaltig wirksame Ansätze überführt werden

04 Problemlösungskompetenz (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, komplexe oder neuartige Probleme zu erkennen und zu verstehen sowie strukturiert, kollaborativ und effektiv Lösungsansätze zu erarbeiten und zu deren Umsetzung beizutragen.

05 Lernkompetenz (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, das eigene Lernen selbstständig zu organisieren, weiterzuentwickeln und an neue Anforderungen anzupassen sowie neue Medien und digitale Technologien effektiv und selbstbestimmt zu nutzen.

06 Ethische Kompetenz (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, ethisch relevante Situationen und Entscheidungen zu erkennen, Handlungsoptionen und -alternativen ethisch begründet abzuwägen und das eigene Handeln danach auszurichten.

07 Selbstkompetenz (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, die eigene Entwicklung aktiv durch Selbstorganisation, Selbstmotivation und Reflexion zu gestalten und bewusst die eigene Selbstwirksamkeit zu stärken

08 Kreativität (Grundlegende Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, originelle und neue Ideen zu entwickeln, diesen Gestalt und Form zu geben sowie vorhandene Ansätze weiterzudenken und zu verfeinern.

09 Ambiguitätskompetenz (Transformative Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Mehrdeutigkeit, Heterogenität, Unsicherheit und Widersprüche zu erkennen, konstruktiv-gestaltend damit umzugehen und die eigene Rolle darin zu reflektieren.

10 Nachhaltigkeitskompetenz (Transformative Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, das eigene und gemeinschaftliche Handeln auf nachhaltige Entwicklung auszurichten basierend auf einem Verständnis, ökologischer, sozialer, politischer und ökonomischer Zusammenhänge und auf die Veränderung zu nachhaltigen Rahmenbedingungen hinzuwirken.

11 Systemkompetenz (Transformative Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, komplexe Systeme, Zusammenhänge und Wechselwirkungen ganzheitlich zu erfassen und darauf basierend analytisch und fundiert zu handeln.

12 Innovationskompetenz (Transformative Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Innovationen im beruflichen oder privaten Kontext zu entwickeln und diese in einen wirksamen, nutzbringenden Kontext mit erkennbarem Mehrwert oder Fortschritt zu überführen.

13 Visionskompetenz

Kompetenz, Zukunftsszenarien zu entwickeln, ihre Bedeutung auf (unternehmerisches) Handeln in der Gegenwart zu reflektieren und daraus eine zielorientierte Mission und initiale Maßnahmen abzuleiten.

14 Resilienz (Transformative Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, konstruktiv mit Belastungen und Veränderungen umzugehen, daraus gestärkt hervorzugehen und damit psychisch, sozial und organisational widerstandsfähig zu bleiben.

15 Dialogkompetenz (Gemeinschaftsorientierte Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, respektvoll und empathisch in Austausch zu treten, andere Perspektiven übernehmen zu können, unterschiedliche Positionen konstruktiv zu verhandeln und Konflikte produktiv zu lösen.

16 Demokratiekompetenz

Kompetenz, sich für Grundprinzipien eines demokratischen und solidarischen Miteinanders einzusetzen durch aktive politische Beteiligung, den Einsatz für den Schutz von Grundrechten sowie im bewussten Vermeiden von Desinformationen.

17 Verantwortungsübernahme (Gemeinschaftsorientierte Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Verantwortung für sich und andere zu übernehmen, Möglichkeiten für Verantwortungsübernahme zu identifizieren, für eigenes Handeln und dessen Folgen einzustehen und im Bewusstsein möglicher Konsequenzen Entscheidungen zu treffen

18 Beteiligungskompetenz (Gemeinschaftsorientierte Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, sich aktiv und verantwortungsvoll an Entscheidungs- und Gestaltungsprozessen zu beteiligen, sie zu initiieren und anderen Partizipation in unterschiedlichen Kontexten zu ermöglichen

19 Diversitätskompetenz (Gemeinschaftsorientierte Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, wertschätzend mit Vielfalt umzugehen, ein inklusives und diversitätssensibles Miteinander zu gestalten und Unterschiede produktiv in Zusammenarbeit einzubringen

20 Informationskompetenz (Digitale Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Informationsbedarf zu erkennen, relevante Informationen gezielt zu ermitteln, Informationen zu beschaffen, mit Informationsvielfalt umzugehen, Informationen zu organisieren, kritisch zu bewerten und wirksam zu nutzen.

21 AI Literacy (Digitale Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, KI und deren Anwendung zu verstehen, KI-Systeme produktiv zu nutzen und Chancen und Risiken kritisch zu hinterfragen. Souveränes und erfolgreiches Handeln in einer durch KI beeinflussten Welt.

22 Digital Literacy (Digitale Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, digitale Technologien selbstbestimmt zu nutzen in Verbindung mit einem Verständnis von grundlegenden Sicherheitsregeln im Netz, der Kenntnis gängiger Tools und Systeme sowie einer respektvollen und effizienten Kommunikation und Kollaboration in digitalen Kommunikationskanälen.

23 Medienkompetenz (Digitale Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Medien im digitalen Zeitalter kritisch, kreativ, sicher und verantwortungsbewusst zu nutzen, zu erstellen und zu analysieren.

24 Data Literacy (Digitale Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Daten auf kritische Art und Weise zu sammeln, zu managen, zu bewerten und anzuwenden

25 Data Science & Analytics (Technologische Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, komplexe Daten systematisch zu erheben, aufzubereiten, zu analysieren und daraus belastbare Erkenntnisse für Entscheidungen, Innovation und Wertschöpfung abzuleiten.

26 Autonomous Systems & Robotics (Technologische Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, intelligente und autonom agierende Systeme sowie Robotiklösungen zu entwickeln, zu steuern und verantwortungsvoll in Arbeits- und Lebenswelten zu integrieren, um menschliche Fähigkeiten sicher und effizient zu erweitern.

27 Cloud Development & Operations (Technologische Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, skalierbare cloudbasierte Anwendungen und Infrastrukturen sicher zu entwickeln, zu betreiben und kontinuierlich zu optimieren, um resilienten und effizienten digitalen Servicebetrieb zu gewährleisten.

28 Cybersecurity (Technologische Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, Informations- und technologische Systeme proaktiv gegen Bedrohungen zu schützen, Sicherheitsrisiken zu bewerten und robuste Strategien für Prävention, Erkennung und Reaktion zu entwickeln und umzusetzen.

29 AI Engineering (Technologische Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, KI-Systeme und Modelle verantwortungsvoll zu konzipieren, zu entwickeln, zu trainieren und in produktive Anwendungsumgebungen zu integrieren, um datengetriebene Wertschöpfung zu ermöglichen.

30 Change Management & AI Leadership (Technologische Zukunftskompetenzen)

Kompetenz, KI-getriebene Veränderungsprozesse strategisch zu gestalten, Menschen und Organisationen kompetent durch Transformation zu führen und Akzeptanz, Nutzen und nachhaltige Wirkung sicherzustellen.

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01 Passion (Flow)

Die eigene Neugier und Leidenschaft entdecken, entfachen und persönliche Ziele verfolgen (enthält Neugier, Begeisterung, Potenziale entfalten)

02 Resilience (Flow)

Das Immunsystem der Seele stärken und einen kreativen Umgang mit Veränderungen entwickeln (enthält Psychische Stabilität, kreative Krisenbewältigung)

03 Global Identity (Focus)

Die eigene Identität schrittweise erweitern, sich als Teil der Gesellschaft verstehen und Verantwortung übernehmen (enthäl Globale Identität, interkulturelle Kompetenz, Empathie)

04 Sustainability (Focus)

Das Bewusstsein für biologische, technische und soziale Kreisläufe schärfen (enthält Nachhaltigkeit, Kreislaufwirtschaft, verantwortungsbewusstes Handeln)

05 Acting outside the box (Impact)

Denk- und Handlungsmuster hinterfragen und ungewöhnliche Problemlösungen (er-) finden und erproben. (Kreative Problemlösung, innovatives Denken, Denkmuster hinterfragen)

06 Entrepreneurship (Impact)

Unternehmerisches Denken und Handeln fördern, sowie Ideen und Projekte entwickeln und umsetzen (enthält Unternehmerisches Denken und Handeln, Eigeninitiative, Ideen umsetzen)

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01 Selbstmanagement (Rational)

Fokus auf Ziele setzen, Prioritäten finden, sich in einer komplexen, reizüberfluteten Welt selbstwirksam steuern (Ziel- & Prioritätensetzung, Selbstvertrauen & Selbstwirksamkeit, Fokus & Zeitmanagement,Selbstführung).

02 Interessensausgleich (Rational)

Polarisierungen auflösen, durch aktives Zuhören und faire Entscheidungen Brücken bauen (Kommunikation & aktives Zuhören, Konfliktbewältigung, Argumentieren mit Bestimmtheit & Logik, Entscheidungsfindung & Sinn für Gerechtigkeit).

03 Projekt- & Teammanagement (Rational)

Anpassungsfähig Projekte und Teams in komplexer, vernetzter Umgebung führen (Komplexitäts- & Ambiguitätstoleranz, Multiperspektivität & Interkulturalität, Kollaboration & Teamarbeit, Projekt- & Ressourcenmanagement).

04 Systemisches Denken (Rational)

Zusammenhänge erkennen, Muster deuten, systemische Lösungen entwickeln (Systemdenken & Kybernetik, Mustererkennung, Kritisches Denken & Hinterfragen, (Be-)Deutung & Interpretation).

05 Selbstwahrnehmung (Emotional)

Achtsamkeit und Resilienz kultivieren, Selbstfürsorge betreiben (Introspektion & Selbsterkenntnis, Achtsamkeit & Selbstakzeptanz, Stressbewältigung & Resilienz, Selbstfürsorge, Glück & Wohlbefinden).

06 Beziehung (Emotional)

Empathie entwickeln, tragfähige Beziehungen gestalten (Empathie & Mitgefühl, Toleranz & Fürsorge, Aufrichtigkeit & Vertrauen, Beziehungsaufbau & -pflege).

07 Team & Community (Emotional)

Zugehörigkeit stärken, psychologische Sicherheit schaffen (Identität & Zugehörigkeit, Psychologische Sicherheit, Vielfalt & Inklusion, Begleitung & Moderation).

08 Globales Bewusstsein (Emotional)

Verbundenheit mit Natur, Weltbürgersinn entwickeln (Sinn für Ästhetik & Schönheit, Dankbarkeit & Ehrfurcht, Mensch-Natur-Beziehung, Weltbürgerschaft).

09 Sinn & Selbstantrieb (Spirituell)

Innere Motivation, Werte, Flow, Intuition leben (Werteorientierung & Authentizität, Leidenschaft, Sinn & Tatendrang, Spieltrieb & Flow, Intuition).

10 Führung (Spirituell)

Vorbild sein, inspirieren, demütig führen (Vorbild sein, Bescheidenheit & Wertschätzung, Führen & Folgen, Motivation & Inspiration).

11 Vision & Langzeitorientierung (Spirituell)

Kühn denken, strategisch handeln, langfristig gestalten (Überflussmentalität & Denken in Möglichkeiten, Moonshot-Denken & Imagination, Strategie & Umsetzung, Projekt- & Ressourcenmanagement) .

12 Verantwortung (Spirituell)

Ethisch, lebenszentriert, planetenbewusst handeln (Ethisches Handeln & Zivilcourage, Verantwortungsbewusstsein, Nachhaltigkeit & Lebenszentriertheit, Verbundenheit & „Altes Wissen“) .

13 Selbstentwicklung (Transformational)

Lebenslang lernen, kreativ, mutig sein, innere Arbeit leisten (Neugier, Kreativität & Experimentierfreude, Lebenslanges & effektives Lernen, Geduld, Beharrlichkeit & Mut, Selbstreflexion & Inner Work).

14 Befähigung (Transformational)

Andere befähigen, inspirieren, Storytelling nutzen (Storytelling & Didaktik, Lehren & Befähigen, Vor Publikum sprechen & mitreißen, Ermutigung)

15 Innovation & Organisation (Transformational)

Innovativ gestalten, co-kreativ Probleme lösen, Organisation entwickeln (Anpassung, Wandel & Improvisation, Co-kreatives Problemlösen, Innovation & Unternehmertum, Organisationsentwicklung).

16 Transformation (Transformational)

Wandel skalieren, Netzwerke bilden, Zukunft gestalten (Agenda-Setting & Kampagnenarbeit, Momentum schaffen & Mitstreiter:innen finden, Networking & Co-Creation, Wirkung entfalten & Zukunft gestalten).

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01 Communication (Social and emotional skills)

The ability to listen effectively in order to decipher meaning; articulate thoughts and ideas effectively; exchange information; and express opinions, desires, needs and fears using oral, written and non-verbal skills in diverse environments for a range of purposes.

02 Collaboration and teamwork (Social and emotional skills)

The ability to work in diverse teams effectively and respectfully, assuming shared responsibility for outputs and demonstrating willingness and flexibility. The ability to identify and acknowledge the feelings, experiences and viewpoints of others, showing care, affection and kindness.

03 Conflict resolution and negotiation (Social and emotional skills)

The ability to reach a consensus between divergent interests by utilizing logical argument and influencing others to cooperate, thereby resolving disagreement or dispute.

04 Emotional intelligence (Social and emotional skills)

The ability to identify, understand and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same. It can comprise of four domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, which together have 12 competencies, including empathy, adaptability, achievement orientation and positive outlook.

05 Foundational literacies (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

Literacy, numeracy, health, financial, scientific, cultural, and civic • Literacy: the ability to understand, identify, interpret, create and communicate effectively utilizing inscribed, printed, or electronic signs or symbols for representing language. • Numeracy: the ability to understand and have the confidence and skill to work with numbers and mathematical approaches in all aspects of life. • Health literacy: the ability to gain access to, understand and utilize information in ways which promote and maintain good health. • Financial literacy: the ability to understand and apply financial management skills appropriately and to be able to make a financial plan, manage debt, calculate interest, understand the time value of money in order to make informed and effective decisions about personal financial resources. • Scientific literacy: the ability to understand those scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision-making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity. • Cultural literacy: the ability to understand the perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds instead of considering one’s cultural beliefs and practices as the correct ones. • Civic literacy: the ability to participate effectively in civic life through knowing the rights and obligations of residents at local, state and national levels.

06 Analytical and critical thinking (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

The ability to assess issues appropriately and adequately, and analyse relevant information to form an opinion or take an individual or a collective decision. The ability to think clearly, logically and rationally; to evaluate and interpret information; and to objectively analyse and evaluate an issue to make a judgement.

07 Creative and innovative thinking (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

The ability to utilize a wide range of idea creation techniques, so as to generate, articulate and apply inventive and original ideas and perspectives, thereby solving complex tasks and life issues through original ideas.

08 Strategic thinking (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

The ability to think conceptually, imaginatively, systematically and opportunistically, leading to a clearly defined set of goals, plans, and the new ideas required to survive and thrive in competitive and changing environments.

09 Problem-solving and decision-making (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

The ability to identify and assess issues and problems, utilize available resources to generate and “brainstorm” potential solutions, evaluate the pros and cons of solutions and decide on a solution.

10 Self-reflection and learning to learn (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

Self-reflection is the ability to apply reason to thought and behaviour, reflecting upon personal characteristics, assessing progress and identifying areas of for self-improvement. Learning to learn is the ability to apply the cognitive process of personal learning (what and how we learn) and to make use of guidance to continuously pursue learning new knowledge and skills and strive for improvement.

11 Collect, organize and analyse information (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

The ability to search, select, evaluate and organize information in order to effectively and efficiently mobilize relevant information. The ability to re-structure and model sourced information to produce personal interpretations of data.

12 Planning and organizing (Cognitive and metacognitive skills)

The ability to plan and organize tasks in order to fulfil the job responsibilities satisfactorily within a given time and appropriately for a complex environment and situation.

13 Career management

The ability to establish, plan and work towards the achievement of short- and long-term goals having both tangible and intangible success criteria. The ability to exchange information and ideas with individuals and groups that share a common interest, developing relationships for mutual benefit. The ability to use labour market information and intelligence to help identify work opportunities, understand work contexts and work conditions and apply job-search skills.

14 Use basic hardware (Basic digital skills)

The ability to operate a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone or other digital device using the hardware functionalities, such as a keyboard, mouse, navigation buttons and touchscreen technology, where appropriate.

15 Use basic software (Basic digital skills)

The ability to use and troubleshoot basic programs and applications, and able to word process, manage files, and access and adjust privacy settings.

16 Operate safely in an online environment (Basic digital skills)

The ability to safely use basic online functions, applications, digital learning and communication platforms and media to explore, analyse and share information safely and ethically.

17 Environmental awareness (Basic skills for green jobs)

The ability to understand and demonstrate an awareness of the physical environment and the need for it to be protected.

18 Waste reduction and waste management (Basic skills for green jobs)

The ability to use, manage and dispose of resources in ways that sustain the natural and physical environment.

19 Energy and water efficiency (Basic skills for green jobs)

The ability to use energy and water efficiently in ways that sustain the natural and physical environment.

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Inner Development Goals

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01 Inner compass (Being – Relationship to Self)

Having a deeply felt sense of responsibility and commitment to values and purposes relating to the good of the whole. Having an Inner Compass is not so much a skill as a consequence of the broad scope of awareness that leads one to care for and contribute to the welfare of something much larger than oneself. Having an inner compass firmly anchored in a commitment to contribute to the good of the whole is intimately related to other IDGs, such as Connectedness, Long-term Orientation and Visioning, and Perseverance.

02 Integrity and Authenticity (Being – Relationship to Self)

A commitment and ability to act with sincerity, honesty and integrity. This item is partly about values one has identified with and is committed to practising, but it is also strongly related to personal maturity.

03 Openness and Learning Mindset (Being – Relationship to Self)

Having a basic mindset of curiosity and a willingness to be vulnerable, to embrace change and grow. A capacity to be open to learning, re-evaluation and curiosity about alternative ways of perceiving and interpreting various issues requires a sense of identity robust and complex enough not to feel threatened by cognitive dissonance.

04 Self-Awareness (Being – Relationship to Self)

An ability to be in reflective contact with one’s own thoughts, feelings and desires; having a realistic self-image and the ability to regulate oneself. What goes on inside a person has a considerable impact on that person’s potential for being effective when engaging with complex issues, especially in interaction with people with diverse perspectives and interests.

05 Presence (Being – Relationship to Self)

Ability to be in the here and now, without judgment and in a state of open-ended presence. This capacity is strongly linked to the Openness and Learning Mindset, but emphasizes the quality of making oneself fully available in encounters with other people, in an accepting, mindful, sensitive and non-judgmental way.

06 Critical thinking (Thinking-Cognitive Skills)

Skills in critically reviewing the validity of views, evidence and plans. Critical thinking is strongly related to ”reflective judgment” or ”skills of argument”. One way of describing critical thinking skills is to focus on the habit of asking probing questions in relation to statements, validity claims, views and opinions. Critical thinking is closely related to and partially overlaps with Perspective Skills.

07 Perspective Skills (Thinking-Cognitive Skills)

Skills in seeking, understanding and actively making use of insights from contrasting perspectives. A basic Perspective Skill is simply being aware that your view of the world and its issues and events is a view: an interpretation based on a limited and selective set of data and complemented by assumptions and judgments not necessarily backed up by proven facts. Perspective skills are related to Openness and Learning Mindset, Sense-making, Complexity Awareness, Critical Thinking and Inclusive Mindset and Intercultural Competence.

08 Systems Thinking (Thinking – Understanding Our Complex World)

Ability to understand complexity and work with the interconnections and properties of systems.

09 Long-Term Orientation and Visioning (Thinking – Understanding Our Complex World)

Imagining long-term goals and staying committed to them in ways that support broader societal and ecological well-being.

10 Creativity (Thinking – Understanding Our Complex World)

Ability to think outside conventional patterns, imagine new possibilities, and shape them into transformative ideas.

11 Appreciation (Relating – Caring for Others and the World)

Relating to people and planet Earth with a deep sense of gratitude, positive regard, and joy.

12 Connectedness (Relating – Caring for Others and the World)

Feeling a sense of belonging to a larger whole, such as humanity, the planet’s web of life, and the spiritual dimensions of existence.

13 Humility (Relating – Caring for Others and the World)

Being able to respond to the needs of the situation without concern for one’s own importance.

14 Empathy and Compassion (Relating – Caring for Others and the World)

Connecting to others, oneself, and nature with kindness, care, and love, guided by the intention to reduce suffering.

15 Forgiveness (Relating – Caring for Others and the World)

Willingness to transcend hostility, work through trauma, and create space for healing.

16 Relationship-Building Skills (Collaborating – Building Trust and Working Together)

Nurturing relationships with emotional intelligence grounded in trust, respect, mutual understanding, and a spirit of collaboration.

17 Inclusive Mindset and Intercultural Competence (Collaborating – Building Trust and Working Together)

Willingness and competence to embrace diversity and include people and communities with different perspectives and backgrounds.

18 Co-Creation Skills (Collaborating – Building Trust and Working Together)

Facilitating collaborative processes with diverse stakeholders, fostering teamwork and psychological safety, and being aware of power dynamics.

19 Mobilization Skills (Collaborating – Building Trust and Working Together)

Inspiring and enabling others to engage in shared purposes and collective action.

20 Courage (Acting – Leading and Enabling Change)

Standing up for fundamental values, making decisions, taking action, and, when needed, questioning and disrupting established structures and views.

21 Hope and Optimism (Acting – Leading and Enabling Change)

Building and sustaining a shared belief in our capacity to create a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future.

22 Conscious Use of Resources (Acting – Leading and Enabling Change)

Acting with awareness of the planet’s limited resources, prioritizing conservation, regeneration, and frugality to avoid harmful consumption.

23 Proactivity (Acting – Leading and Enabling Change)

Practicing future-oriented, accountable stewardship in the face of urgent challenges, grounded in solidarity and care for human dignity and the living Earth.

24 Resilience (Acting – Leading and Enabling Change)

Navigating adversity with agility, staying engaged, and persevering even when progress is slow or uncertain.

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Kompetenzwandel in Krisenzeiten

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01 Zielstrebigkeit (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

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02 Anpassungsfähigkeit (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

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03 Lernbereitschaft (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

Demonstrieren einer positiven Einstellung gegenüber neuen und anspruchsvollen Anforderungen, die nur durch lebenslanges Lernen erreicht werden können (nach ESCO "Lernbereitschaft zeigen").

04 Eigeninitiative (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

Ergreifen von Initiativen, um Verbesserungen herbeizuführen (nach ESCO "Eigeninitiative ergreifen").

05 Entscheidungsfähigkeit (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

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06 Einsatzbereitschaft (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

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07 Selbständigkeit (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

Entwickeln eigener Arbeitsweisen aus eigenem Antrieb, mit wenig oder gar keiner Aufsicht, und eigenständiges Bewältigen der Arbeiten (nach ESCO).

08 Selbstreflexion (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

Effektive, regelmäßige und systematische Selbsteinschätzung in Bezug auf eigene Handlungen, Leistungen und Einstellungen; notwendige Anpassung, indem nach beruflichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten gesucht wird, um Wissens- und Praxislücken in bestimmten Bereichen zu schließen. Beurteilen der Auswirkungen der eigenen beruflichen Entwicklung (nach ESCO "Selbstreflexion vornehmen").

09 Verantwortungsbewusstsein (Selbstmanagement-Kompetenzen)

Übernehmen von Verantwortung und Rechenschaftspflicht für die eigenen beruflichen Entscheidungen und Handlungen oder die, die an Andere delegiert werden (nach ESCO "Verantwortung übernehmen").

10 Teamfähigkeit (Soziale und kommunikative Kompetenzen)

Vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit in einem Team, in dem jedes Teammitglied seinen Aufgabenbereich hat (nach ESCO "in Teams arbeiten").

11 Einfühlungsvermögen (Soziale und kommunikative Kompetenzen)

Zeigen von Einfühlungsvermögen, um jede Art von symbolischer Gewalt und Isolation zu verhindern und sicherzustellen, dass jedem Einzelnen gebührend Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt wird. Fähigkeit, verschiedene verbale und nicht verbale Ausdrucksformen von Stimmungen und Gefühlen zu verstehen (nach ESCO).

12 Präsentationsfähigkeit (Soziale und kommunikative Kompetenzen)

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13 Konfliktlösefähigkeit (Soziale und kommunikative Kompetenzen)

Vermitteln in Konflikten und Spannungssituationen durch Mediation zwischen den Parteien durch Hinarbeiten auf eine Vereinbarung, Schlichtung, Einigung oder Problemlösung. Schlichten eines Konfliktes auf eine Weise, die sicherstellt, dass sich keine der Parteien schlecht behandelt fühlt und dass Streit im Vorfeld vermieden wird (nach ESCO "Konflikte lösen")

14 interkulturelle Kompetenz (Soziale und kommunikative Kompetenzen)

Verstehen und Respektieren von Personen, die augenscheinlich aus einem anderen Kulturkreis stammen; effektiver und respektvoller Umgang mit diesen Personen (nach ESCO).

15 Führungsfähigkeit (Soziale und kommunikative Kompetenzen)

Lenken, Coachen und Leiten anderer, oft in einer Gruppe oder einem Team, um ein gemeinsames Ziel zu erreichen, und Übernehmen einer Führungsrolle. So handeln und sich so verhalten, dass die Mitarbeitenden motiviert werden, dem Beispiel ihrer Vorgesetzten zu folgen (nach ESCO "andere führen").

16 Kundenorientierung (Soziale und kommunikative Kompetenzen)

Ergreifen von Maßnahmen zur Förderung der Geschäftstätigkeit durch Berücksichtigung der Kundenbedürfnisse und der Kundenzufriedenheit. Dies umfasst, die Wünsche der Kundinnen und Kunden zu verstehen, sie zu beraten, Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu verkaufen oder Beschwerden zu bearbeiten und dabei eine positive Haltung einzunehmen (nach ESCO "für Kundenorientierung sorgen").

17 Unternehmertum (Alltagskompetenzen)

Entwicklung, Organisation und Leitung eines eigenen Unternehmens (nach ESCO).

18 Kreatives Denken (Kognitive Kompetenzen)

Entwickeln neuer Ideen oder Kombinieren bestehender Ideen, um innovative und neuartige Lösungen zu erstellen (nach ESCO).

19 Kritisches Denken (Kognitive Kompetenzen)

Urteile auf der Grundlage interner Beweise und externer Kriterien treffen und diese verteidigen. Die Glaubwürdigkeit und Verlässlichkeit von Informationen kritisch bewerten, bevor diese verwendet oder an Andere weitergegeben werden. Selbstständiges und kritisches Denken entwickeln (nach ESCO).

20 Planungsfähigkeit (Kognitive Kompetenzen)

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21 Probleme lösen (Kognitive Kompetenzen)

Lösungen für praktische, betriebsbezogene oder konzeptionelle Probleme in einer Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Kontexte finden (nach ESCO).

22 Innovatives Denken (Kognitive Kompetenzen)

Entwickeln von Ideen oder Schlussfolgerungen, die zur Schaffung und Umsetzung von Innovationen oder Veränderungen führen (nach ESCO).

23 Analytisches Denken (Kognitive Kompetenzen)

Anstellen von Überlegungen mit Logik und Verstand, um die Stärken und Schwächen alternativer Lösungen zu ermitteln, Schlussfolgerungen zu ziehen oder Lösungsansätze zu erarbeiten (nach ESCO).

24 Ganzheitliches Denken (Kognitive Kompetenzen)

Berücksichtigen indirekter und langfristiger Folgen bei der Planung und Entscheidungsfindung. Berücksichtigen der Auswirkungen auf andere Menschen, Prozesse und die Umwelt und deren Einbeziehung in die eigene Planung (nach ESCO).

25 Datensicherheit (Kernkompetenzen)

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26 Umgang mit digitalen Endgeräten (Kernkompetenzen)

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United Nations-Economic Commission for Europe Strategy for Education for Sustainable Development

Learning for the Future

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Arianna Sala, Yves Punie, Vladimir Garkov, Marcelino Cabera

LifeComp

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01 self-regulation (Personal)

awareness and management of emotions, thoughts and behaviour

02 flexibility (Personal)

ability to manage transitions and uncertainty, and to face challenges

03 wellbeing (Personal)

aursuit of life satisfaction, care of physical, mental and social health, and adoption of a sustainable lifestyle

04 empathy (Social)

the understanding of another person’s emotions, experiences and values, and the provision of appropriate responses

05 communication (Social)

use of relevant communication strategies, domain-specific codes and tools depending on the context and the content

06 collaboration (Social)

engagement in group activity and teamwork acknowledging and respecting others

07 growth mindset (Learning to learn)

belief in one’s and others’ potential to continuously learn and progress

08 critical thinking (Learning to learn)

assessment of information and arguments to support reasoned conclusions and develop innovative solutions

09 managing learning (Learning to learn)

the planning, organising, monitoring and reviewing of one's own learning

Philipps-Universität Marburg

MarSkills

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01 Selbstbestimmungskompetenz (Selbstkompetzenen)

Eigenverantwortliches Handeln und Denken

02 Ambiguitätstoleranz (Selbstkompetzenen)

Fähigkeit, Unsicherheiten und Mehrdeutigkeiten auszuhalten

03 Reflexionskompetenz (Selbstkompetzenen)

Fähigkeit zur kritischen Selbst- und Fremdreflexion

04 Digitalkompetenzen (Sach- und Methodenkompetenzen)

Umgang mit digitalen Technologien und Medien

05 Design-Thinking-Kompetenz (Sach- und Methodenkompetenzen)

Innovative und kreative Problemlösungskompetenz

06 Wissenschaftliche Methodenkompeten (Sach- und Methodenkompetenzen)

Systematische, methodische Herangehensweise an Probleme und Forschung

07 Kooperationskompetenz (Soziale und gesellschaftsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Teamarbeit, Zusammenarbeit, Vernetzung

08 Kommunikationskompetenz (Soziale und gesellschaftsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Effektiver, situationsgerechter Ausdruck, Austausch

09 Politische Kompetenz (Soziale und gesellschaftsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Verständnis und aktive Gestaltung politischer Prozesse

10 Ökologische Kompetenz (Soziale und gesellschaftsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Verantwortung für Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit

11 Ökonomische Kompetenz (Soziale und gesellschaftsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Wirtschaftliches Denken und Handeln

12 Ethische Kompetenz (Soziale und gesellschaftsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Reflexion moralischer Grundsätze und Handlungen

13 Interkulturelle Kompetenz (Soziale und gesellschaftsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Wertschätzender Umgang mit Vielfalt und unterschiedlichen Kulturen

Nicklas Kinder, Eva-Maria Danzer (The Company Journey Guide)

Meta Skills Framework

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01 Selbst (Person)

Die Fähigkeit, sich selbst im Denken, Fühlen und Handeln wahrzunehmen und dies einem erkennbaren Wertesystem folgend einzuordnen.

02 Resilienz (Person)

Die Fähigkeit, unabhängig von äußeren und inneren Einflüssen immer wieder Zugang zu den eigenen Ressourcen zu suchen, um handlungsfähig zu bleiben.

03 Integrität (Person)

Die Fähigkeit, moralische Prinzipien und ethische Werte in verschiedenen Lebensbereichen aufrechtzuerhalten, konsequent und authentisch danach zu handeln sowie kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln.

04 Kooperation (Interaktion)

Die Fähigkeit, die eigenen Interessen im Ausgleich mit anderen zu vertreten.

05 Kommunikation (Interaktion)

Die Fähigkeit, die eigenen Bedürfnisse, Denkweisen und Ziele zu artikulieren.

06 Empathie (Interaktion)

Die Fähigkeit, sich in andere Menschen und Situationen einzudenken, einzufühlen und sie zu verstehen.

07 Ownership (System)

Die Bereitschaft, ein Commitment zu geben und Verantwortung für das Ergebnis zu übernehmen

08 Growth Mindset (System)

Die Überzeugung, dass die Reflexion und Erweiterung der eigenen Erfahrungen die Voraussetzung für Wachstum sind

09 Holismus (System)

Die Fähigkeit zur ganzheitlichen Betrachtung und Integration von verschiedenen Perspektiven in komplexen Systemen.

10 Kreativität (Shift)

Die Fähigkeit, Themen mit nicht-analytischen, sondern intuitiven und experimentellen Herangehensweisen zu erfassen, zu verstehen und abzubilden.

11 Literacy (Shift)

Die Fähigkeit, zu Sachverhalten und Frage- bzw. Problemstellungen relevante Hintergrundinformationen zu recherchieren und hinsichtlich ihrer Validität zu evaluieren.

12 Kritisches Denken (Shift)

Die Fähigkeit, Themen aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven zu betrachten, zu hinterfragen, zu interpretieren und zu bewerten und anhand eines sachgerechten Bewertungsrahmens zu beurteilen.

13 Konzeption (Kreation)

Die Fähigkeit, Sachverhalte in einzelnen Schritten auf unterschiedlichen Ebenen zu erfassen, zu verstehen und abzuleiten.

14 Agilität (Kreation)

Die Fähigkeit, Aufgaben nicht linear, sondern iterativ und interaktiv zu entwickeln und dabei mittels Feedback und Erprobung kontinuierliche Verbesserungen oder Neuausrichtungen zu bewirken.

15 Kollaboration (Kreation)

Die Fähigkeit, gemeinsam mit anderen Problemstellungen aus vielfältigen Perspektiven zu betrachten und in gegenseitiger Abstimmung die bestmögliche Lösung zu erarbeiten.

16 Anpassung (Implementation)

Die Fähigkeit, die eigene Ausrichtung an äußere Gegebenheiten auf Passung zu überprüfen und ggf. neu auszurichten bzw. anzupassen.

17 Grit (Implementation)

Die Fähigkeit, eigene Entscheidungen oder Pläne langfristig und unabhängig von Widerständen oder Problemen zu verfolgen und abzuschließen.

18 Komplexität (Implementation)

Die Fähigkeit, mit vielschichtigen und komplexen Informationen umzugehen, den Überblick zu behalten und Unsicherheit auszuhalten, um fokussiert und handlungsfähig zu bleiben.

NextEducation Team der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Würrtemberg

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01 Learning literacy (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Learning literacy is the ability and willingness to learn in a self-directed and self-initiated fashion. It entails metacognitive skills as well.

02 Self-efficacy (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Self-efficacy as a Future Skill Profile refers to the belief and one’s (self-) confidence to be able to master the tasks at hand relying on one’s own abilities and taking over responsibility for one’s decisions.

03 Self-determination (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Self-determination as a Future Skill describes an individual’s ability to act productively within the field of tension between external structure and self- organisation, and to create room for self-development and autonomy, so that they can meet their own needs in freedom and self-organisation.

04 Self-competence (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Self-competence as a Future Skill is the ability to develop one’s own personal and professional capabilities largely independently of external influences (see also KMK 2015). This includes other skills such as independent self-motivation and planning. But also the ability to set goals, time management, organization, learning aptitude and success control through feedback. In addition, cognitive load management and a high degree of personal responsibility.

05 Reflective competence (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Reflective competence as a Future Skill includes the willingness and ability to reflect, i.e. the ability to question oneself and others for the purpose of constructive further development, as well as to recognise underlying systems of behaviour, thought and values and to assess their consequences for actions and decisions holistically

06 Decision competence (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Decision competence as a Future Skill is the ability to seize decisions and to evaluate different alternatives against each other, as well as making a final decision and taking over the responsibility for it.

07 Initiative and performance competence (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

The Future Skill initiative and performance competence refers to an individual’s ability to motivate him-/herself as well as to his/her wish of contributing to achievement. Persistence and goal-orientation form the motivational basis for performance. A positive self-concept also plays an important role as it serves to attribute success and failure in such a way that the performance motivation does not decrease.

08 Ambiguity competence (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Ambiguity competence as a Future Skill refers to an individual’s ability to recognise, understand, and finally productively handle ambiguity, heterogeneity, and uncertainty, as well as to act in different roles.

09 Ethical competence (Individuell entwicklungsbezogen)

Ethical competence as a Future Skill Profile comprises the ability to perceive a situation or situation as ethically relevant, including its conceptual, empirical and contextual consideration (perceive), the ability to formulate relevant prescriptive premises together with the evaluation of their relevance, their weight, their justification, their binding nature and their conditions of application (eval- uate) and the ability to form judgements and check their logical consistency, their conditions of use and their alternatives(judge).

10 Design-thinking competence (Individuell objektbezogene Kompetenzen)

The Future Skill Profile design-thinking-competence comprises the ability to use concrete methods to carry out creative development processes open-endedly with regard to given problems and topics and to involve all stakeholders in a joint problem and solution design process.

11 Innovation competence (Individuell objektbezogene Kompetenzen)

Innovation competence as a Future Skill profile includes the willingness to promote innovation as an integral part of any organizational object, topic and process and the ability to contribute to the organization as an innovation ecosystem.

12 Systems competence (Individuell objektbezogene Kompetenzen)

Systems competence as a Future Skill is the ability to recognise and understand complex personal-psychological, social and technical (organisational) systems as well as their mutual influences and to be able to design and/or accompany coordinated planning and implementation processes for new initiatives in the system.

13 Digital literacy (Individuell objektbezogene Kompetenzen)

Digital literacy is the ability and disposition to use digital media, to develop them in a productive and creative way, the capacity to critically reflect on its usage and the impact media have on society and work, both for private and professional contexts, as well as the understanding of the potentials and limits of digital media and their effects.

14 Sensemaking (Organisationsbezogene Kompetenzen)

The Future Skill Profile Sensemaking comprises the willingness and ability to construct meaning and understanding from the rapidly changing struc- tures of meaning within future work and life contexts, to further develop existing structures of meaning or to promote the creation of new ones where they have been lost.

15 Future and design competence (Organisationsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Future and design competence is the ability to master the current situation with courage for the new, willingness to change and forward thinking. To develop situations into other, new and previously unknown visions of the future and to approach these creatively.

16 Cooperation competence (Organisationsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Cooperation competence as Future Skills relates to the is the ability and disposition to cooperate and collaborate in (intercultural) teams either in face- to-face or digitally-supported interactions within or between organisations with the purpose of transforming differences into commonalities. Social intelligence, team-working competences and consultation competence play a key role for this competence.

17 Communication competence (Organisationsbezogene Kompetenzen)

Communication competence as a Future Skill entails not only language skills, but also discourse, dialogue, and strategic communication aspects, which – taken together – serve the individual to communicate successfully and in accordance with the respective situation and context, in view and empathy of her/his own and others needs.

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

OECD Learning Compass 2030

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SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

Skills Demand for the Future Economy Report 2025

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TriComp

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01 Creative Problem-Solving Competence (Innovation Competence)

Ability to identify practical problems in technical settings and develop innovative, feasible solutions. Involves structured methods, iterative work, and adaptability in real-world innovation.

02 Applied Innovation Research Competence (Innovation Competence)

Ability to plan and carry out applied research in technical and industrial contexts. This includes identifying questions, testing ideas through prototypes, and working in interdisciplinary teams to reflect and improve.

03 Responsible Research Competence (Innovation Competence)

Ability to conduct R&D responsibly and ethically. Involves data privacy, bias awareness, transparency, and alignment with societal and environmental values

04 Communication Competence (Innovation Competence)

Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaborate across roles and disciplines. Encompasses verbal, written, and digital skills, active listening, and intercultural awareness for effective teamwork.

05 Interdisciplinary Collaboration Competence (Innovation Competence)

Ability to collaborate across disciplines in technical environments. Involves integrating diverse expertise, co-developing solutions, and fostering mutual respect and shared responsibility.

06 Digital Modelling & Simulation Competence (Innovation Competence)

Ability to use digital tools to design, model, and simulate technical systems. Supports virtual testing, informed decision-making, and cost-effective prototyping

07 Benchmark & Standards Competence (Innovation Competence)

Ability to apply benchmarks, standards, and norms to guide technical performance. Involves using best practices and reference models to ensure quality, safety, and reliability.

08 Innovation Management Competence

Ability to plan and manage innovation processes in technical settings. Involves setting goals, coordinating collaboration, and guiding ideas from concept to implementation.

09 Project Leadership Competence (Management Competence)

Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor technical projects. Involves goal-setting, resource management, and team collaboration to ensure efficient and strategic outcomes.

10 Research-Driven Competence (Management Competence)

Ability to drive research-based processes within technical projects. Involves identifying knowledge gaps, applying scientific methods, and linking practice with evidence-based innovation.

11 Quality & Process Management Competence (Management Competence)

Ability to manage and improve technical processes and quality frameworks. Involves workflow planning, performance monitoring, and aligning efficiency with evolving quality standards.

12 Entrepreneurial Thinking Competence (Management Competence)

Ability to identify opportunities, assess risks, and support value creation in technical contexts. Involves proposing improvements and aligning technical work with strategic and economic goals.

13 Self & Time Management Competence (Management Competence)

Ability to reflect on one’s behavior and manage oneself in learning and work contexts. Involves selforganization, responsibility, and acting with initiative.

14 Sustainability Thinking Competence (Green-Transformation Competence)

Ability to assess the environmental, social, and economic impact of technical decisions. Involves lifecycle thinking, sustainability trade-offs, and aligning actions with long-term goals.

15 System Thinking Competence (Green-Transformation Competence)

Ability to model complex interrelations between technical, organizational, and ecological systems. Involves recognizing feedback loops, systemic risks, and unintended consequences.

16 Sustainable System Design Competence (Green-Transformation Competence)

Ability to design technical systems with sustainability and lifecycle impact in mind. Involves ecological principles, resource efficiency, and alignment with environmental standards.

17 Digital Fundamentals Competence (Digital Competence)

Ability to use basic digital technologies in technical environments. Involves navigating interfaces, using standard tools, and understanding digital support for processes

18 Data Literacy Competence (Digital Competence)

Ability to interpret and use data in technical contexts. Supports quality assurance, process optimization, and evidence-based decision-making.

19 Cybersecurity & Privacy Competence (Digital Competence)

Ability to recognize and mitigate digital risks in technical settings. Involves secure system use, data protection, and awareness of common threats.

20 AI-Literacy & Application Competence (Digital Competence)

Ability to understand and responsibly apply AI tools in technical contexts, recognizing both opportunities and limitations. Supports diagnostics, decision-making, and automation through critical, informed AI use.

21 Cloud-Based Manufacturing Competence (Digital Competence)

Ability to work with cloud-based systems in production environments. Involves connecting machines, monitoring workflows, and using cloud tools for efficiency and scalability.

22 Digital Application Design Competence (Digital Competence)

Ability to design and adapt digital solutions for technical workflows. Involves configuring tools, improving usability, and aligning applications with practical needs.

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