Foundations · PDF
Foundations of the Future Skills Framework
How the framework was developed and which research and conceptual perspectives informed it.
English edition · 25 pages · PDF
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Foundational papers, the Competency Atlas, practical WEITER7 resources and research reports, free of charge and without registration.
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Suggested route: first explore the framework’s foundations, then use the Competency Atlas to understand skills and orientation levels, and finally use WEITER7 to design a realistic development step.
Foundations · PDF
How the framework was developed and which research and conceptual perspectives informed it.
English edition · 25 pages · PDF
Download the free PDF ↓Reference guide · PDF
24 Future Skills, 96 subskills and 480 orientation anchors for nuanced reflection.
English edition · 28 pages · PDF
Download the free PDF ↓Development method · PDF
Previously the “seven-step method”: from personal orientation through prioritisation and experimentation to reflection.
English edition · 26 pages · PDF
Download the WEITER7 resource ↓Book extract · PDF
A map of risks, downward spirals and six life domains beyond a purely career-focused perspective.
English edition · 16 pages · PDF
Download the free PDF ↓Research project · PDF
Ten reasoned future roles with tasks, responsibilities, relevant skills and entry pathways.
English edition · 16 pages · PDF
Download JobRadar 2040 ↓These resources support information, self-reflection and personal development. They do not replace psychological assessment, therapy or individual professional advice. The English editions translate the supplied German publications.