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The article aims to identify essential competencies needed for the future of the European automotive industry and highlight gaps in current capabilities.

August 9, 2026Gruppe Interaktion Organisation Zeitschrift für Angewandte Organisationspsychologie (GIO)Open Access

The New Road Ahead: Future Competencies for the Automotive Industry

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JDJohanna DahmTechnische Universität Braunschweig SKSimone KauffeldTechnische Universität Braunschweig

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This article identifies critical competencies and gaps for the future automotive industry, suggesting necessary actions.

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The article aims to identify essential competencies needed for the future of the European automotive industry and highlight gaps in current capabilities.
Analyzed four major forces affecting the automotive industry: decarbonization, digitalization, deglobalization, and demographic change.
Identified forty key competencies to form a comprehensive competency model.
Integrated the KSAOs framework with a common four-factor structure to improve competency management.
Identified significant gaps between current capabilities and future demands in the automotive industry.
Highlighting crucial areas for action to enhance competitiveness in the European market.

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Dahm et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782cb82e1896536c83f940 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11612-026-00899-4

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