A Typology of Requisite Skills for Information Technology Professionals

Gallagher, Kevin P.; Goles, Tim; Hawk, Stephen; Simon, Judith C.; Kaiser, Kate M.; Beath, Cynthia Mathis; Martz, Wm. Benjamin

doi:10.1109/hicss.2011.39

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“…This makes the task even more challenging, because participants not only need an understanding of which competencies are currently relevant, but must also predict which competencies will be relevant in the near future ("today's Java is tomorrows legacy language" [35]). Therefore, the methodology of this article is multistaged: The previous research on the topic has been reviewed, inter alia conference contributions to IRSPM, EGPA, HICCS, DEXA from 2003 to 2010.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similar to the discussion on skills necessary for ICT professionals in general [35], the first academic contributions addressing e-government competencies considered pure ICT competencies [26], [27], [28]. As in the ICT professionals domain, these were later supplemented [35] by non-technical competencies, such as process management [39]. Only a few academic contributions consider new interdisciplinary knowledge or mixed competencies, including competencies necessary in the public sector domain in a more networked environment [32], [39], [33], [17].…”

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confidence: 97%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Similar approaches can be found in the general IS competency literature. It categorizes competencies by patterns of skills considered important in different contexts, the types of activities performed when using skills or the organization that is most associated with the skill, to name some examples [35].…”

Section: E-government Competency Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[31], [32], [33], [17]), and even these often lack the focus of this article. Other contributions elaborate on organizational capabilities [34] in contrast to individual competencies; do not explicitly address e-government but rather ICT in general [35], [36]; or focus on specific competencies or attitudinal aspects [37] without integrating these into a holistic approach to e-government competencies [11].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Competency Requirements for Transformational E-Government

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One key aspect of e-government is its potential for an ICT enabled transformation of the public sector. Through ICT, new forms of collaboration and interorganizational public service networks become feasible, making it possible to carry out the public sector's tasks more efficiently and effectively. However, a rather significant gap exists between this transformational potential and the tangible results that have been achieved so far. One reason for this slow and cumbersome implementation seems to be that public managers lack the necessary competencies to bring the promises of e-government to fruition. This article analyzes the changing competency requirements for public managers that accompany e-government and describes the first steps in the development of an egovernment competency framework for public managers. The article sums up the results of a literature review on e-government competencies, a survey carried out for the article, and data gathered in focus group workshops. Based on these results, a first set of e-government competencies is then outlined that goes beyond pure ICT skills. The article concludes with a discussion of the framework and its implications for human resource management in the public sector.

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Differences in Skill Requirements for Agile Workers in the German and the US IT Industries

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Obsolescence in IT Work: Causes, Consequences and Counter-Measures

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The fast-moving nature of information technology is causing frequent obsolescence of technologies and competences. Changes in the environment cause a reduction in the need and demand of old competences. This results in a depreciation of these old competences and a reduction in performance in comparison to individuals with up-to-date competences. Obsolescence is especially relevant for IT professionals because the technologies they work with, and thus the demanded competences, change particularly frequently. However, what effect does that have on the education and development of IT professionals and IT work? To answer that question, we have conducted a systematic literature review. We have analyzed 115 relevant hits and identified key aspects and issues for future research. Causes for obsolescence, consequences of obsolescence, and counter-measures against obsolescence are presented as the three central dimensions of the topic.

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A Typology of Requisite Skills for Information Technology Professionals

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

Competency Requirements for Transformational E-Government

Competency Requirements for Transformational E-Government

Differences in Skill Requirements for Agile Workers in the German and the US IT Industries

Obsolescence in IT Work: Causes, Consequences and Counter-Measures

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