How Siemens Empowered Workforce Re- and Upskilling Through Digital Learning

Authors

Leonie Rebecca Freise
Eva Ritz
Ulrich Bretschneider
Roman Rietsche
Gunter Beitinger
Jan Marco Leimeister

Abstract

The accelerating digital transformation of manufacturing is enhancing automation and production efficiency while requiring employees to develop new skills to meet evolving demands. This case study examines how Siemens embedded a human-centric, bottom-up approach to empower employee re- and upskilling through innovative digital learning. Aligned with Siemens’s actions, we present a four-phase model on leveraging information systems to address skill gaps, enhance adaptability and tackle re- and upskilling challenges. We also provide five recommendations to help organizations foster lifelong learning in dynamic manufacturing environments.

Recommended Citation

Freise, Leonie Rebecca; Ritz, Eva; Bretschneider, Ulrich; Rietsche, Roman; Beitinger, Gunter; and Leimeister, Jan Marco (2025) "How Siemens Empowered Workforce Re- and Upskilling Through Digital Learning," MIS Quarterly Executive: Vol. 24: Iss. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/misqe/vol24/iss3/4