Facilitating Competence-Oriented Qualification in New Work: Evaluation of a Platform Prototype

Abstract

This article introduces and evaluates a platform prototype that facilitates competence-oriented qualification through micro modules in the context of New Work. A focus group interview with nine experts from the application domain was conducted. Requirements to ensure the practicality of the platform were identified, and concrete design measures for its further iterative development were derived. The platform facilitates competence-oriented qualification by reducing complexity for individuals and supporting the strategic management of competence development in organizations. Several requirements were identified to ensure the practicality of the platform in the context of New Work. These were used to derive design measures for the further iterative design of the platform prototype with its three components - self-evaluation tool, competence development guide and competence shop. The results enable further work on the transferability into different application domains and job profiles. The presented prototype facilitates worker-centered digital transformation initiatives regarding competence development.