Importancia de las competencias digitales directivas para la formación de talentos en la Industria 4.0

Abstract

Introduction: The participation of teachers in the training of new talents for Industry 4.0 requires visions and disruptive actions to achieve the digital transformation of the companies where their students will work. Objective: This study analyzes the importance that teachers assign to the digital skills required to run companies within the fourth industrial revolution. Methodology: Quantitative descriptive study using the survey technique through an online questionnaire to 152 university teachers from the state of Yucatán (Mexico). Results and discussion: It is evidenced that teachers value with greater importance the managerial digital competences related to innovation, new products and customers; followed by understanding and managing the global digital economy; information and communication technologies; the organization of digital companies; the management, application and financing of new business models based on the digital economy and intangible assets. Conclusion: The participation of teachers is essential in the formation of competencies that companies will require in the process of change.