Digitale Kompetenzen als notwendige Voraussetzung der Digitalen Transformation

This introductory article to the special issue “Digital Competencies” highlights the crucial importance of these competencies for a successful digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the rapid developments in information and communication technology and their far-reaching impact on business and society, the article focuses on one key issue: the identification and classification of essential digital competencies for enterprises and governmental institutions.

The article provides an in-depth understanding of these key competencies by analyzing various definitions and frameworks. It draws on current research findings that emphasize the importance of integrating digital competencies into corporate strategy. A special focus is placed on the development of a classification scheme for digital competencies that is specifically tailored to the needs and conditions of SMEs.

Therefore, this article provides an important contribution to understanding the role of digital competencies in the digital transformation of companies and governmental institutions.