Abstract
The aim of the article is to assess the level of competencies of managers of digitized production enterprises operating in the Polish agricultural machinery sector, with particular emphasis on the production of components and subassemblies of agricultural vehicles. In light of the ongoing digital transformation of industry, the need was indicated for identifying the competencies necessary for effective management under Industry 4.0 conditions, as well as determining directions for adaptive actions for enterprises and academic institutions training future managers. Achieving the research objective required identification of key competency areas based on analysis of relevant literature, development of a research model in the form of a competency assessment sheet, and evaluation of the desired and actual levels of competencies among managers. The research results form the basis for identifying competency gaps and formulating recommendations regarding directions for the development of managerial competencies in the context of the digital transformation of industry.
Paper Type
Short Paper
DOI
10.62036/ISD.2026.143
Managerial competencies in a digitalized production environment – gap assessment from an expert-sector perspective
The aim of the article is to assess the level of competencies of managers of digitized production enterprises operating in the Polish agricultural machinery sector, with particular emphasis on the production of components and subassemblies of agricultural vehicles. In light of the ongoing digital transformation of industry, the need was indicated for identifying the competencies necessary for effective management under Industry 4.0 conditions, as well as determining directions for adaptive actions for enterprises and academic institutions training future managers. Achieving the research objective required identification of key competency areas based on analysis of relevant literature, development of a research model in the form of a competency assessment sheet, and evaluation of the desired and actual levels of competencies among managers. The research results form the basis for identifying competency gaps and formulating recommendations regarding directions for the development of managerial competencies in the context of the digital transformation of industry.
Recommended Citation
Niewiadomski, P. & Pawlak, N.(2026). Managerial competencies in a digitalized production environment – gap assessment from an expert-sector perspective. In M. Valenta, B. Mannová, R. Pergl, A. Przybylek, M. Lang, H. Linger, C. Schneider, N. Iivari, & E. Insfran (Eds.), Making ISD Sustainable: Reloaded with AI and Automation (ISD2026 Proceedings). Prague, Czech Republic: Czech Technical University in Prague. ISBN: 978-80-01-07585-2. https://doi.org/10.62036/ISD.2026.143