Leadership Competency Development as a Pillar of Human Capital in Modernizing IT Education: TransLeader A4.2
Year: 2025
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The TransLeader project (2023-2-PL01-KA220-HED-000179445) presents an innovative framework for strengthening IT leadership in the context of rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).Through the integration of technical proficiency with leadership-oriented competencies, the project prepares future IT professionals to respond effectively to the demands of an increasingly digitalized and globally interconnected economy.Within the scope of activity A4.2 "Learning activities," the consortium developed a comprehensive methodology and a set of instructional materials specifically designed to support higher education institutions.Building upon these foundations, this paper examines leadership competency development as a crucial component of human capital formation amid the modernization of IT education.The study analyzes current trends in digital transformation, the evolving expectations for IT specialists, and the shifting role of higher education institutions in fostering strategic thinking, innovation readiness, and adaptability.Emphasis is placed on the interplay between leadership competencies, knowledge management, and organizational development as determinants of competitiveness in contemporary technological ecosystems.The findings highlight the need for competency-based approaches, closer collaboration between academia and industry, and the integration of AI-and IoT-driven tools into educational processes.The paper contributes to the broader discourse on human capital development and provides insights relevant to the design of modern IT education models aligned with labor-market expectations and societal needs.
Institution: University of Bielsko-Biała
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4417031069