Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Upskilling und Reskilling?
Auch wenn beide Begriffe oft synonym verwendet werden, bezeichnen sie unterschiedliche Strategien in der Personalentwicklung:
Upskilling (Weiterqualifizierung):
Hier geht es darum, die bestehenden Fähigkeiten (Skills) der Mitarbeitenden zu vertiefen und zu erweitern, um sie an die neuen Anforderungen der aktuellen Rolle anzupassen. Beispielsweise ein Vertriebsmitarbeiter, der lernt, erweiterte Funktionen im CRM-System zu nutzen oder tiefergehende Datenanalysen durchzuführen.
Reskilling (Umschulung):
Hier werden Mitarbeitenden neue Kompetenzen vermittelt, die sie für eine völlig neue Rolle oder einen neuen Aufgabenbereich im Unternehmen qualifizieren. Das klassische Beispiel ist die Umschulung von Mitarbeitenden aus der Produktion, deren Aufgaben automatisiert werden, zu Datenanalysten oder Prozessmanagern.
Die Treiber des Wandels
Die Notwendigkeit für diesen konstanten Qualifizierungsbedarf ist mannigfaltig:
Digitalisierung & Automatisierung
Viele repetitive Tätigkeiten werden von Software oder Robotern übernommen. Die Mitarbeitenden müssen stattdessen Fähigkeiten im Umgang mit neuen Technologien, in der Überwachung oder der kreativen Problemlösung entwickeln.
Neue Geschäftsmodelle
Unternehmen passen sich an den Markt an, führen neue Produkte oder Dienstleistungen ein, was sofort neue Skill-Anforderungen in allen Abteilungen nach sich zieht.
KI und maschinelles Lernen
Diese Technologien verändern nicht nur die Werkzeuge, sondern die gesamte Arbeitsweise und erfordern tiefgreifende Kompetenzen im Umgang mit Daten und Algorithmen.
Why is that? And how can you actually make your software investments successful? One answer is: Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs). They close the gap between new tools and real use.
Consequences: high error rate, inefficient use, no ROI
If employees do not understand a new system or find it too complex, error rates and support requests increase. Workflows are not implemented consistently, licenses lie idle and planned efficiency gains fail to materialize.
Concrete consequences:
High error rate
Incorrect entries, missed functions, incomplete processes.
Inefficient use
Tools are only used superficially, workarounds dominate.
Lack of return on investment
The company pays for software that is not effective and for support that could be avoided.
In short: without sustainable support, even the best software becomes a cost trap.
Role of a DAP: in-app guidance, on-demand help, continuous learning
A digital adoption platform is the answer to these challenges. It accompanies users directly in the application and offers support exactly when it is needed.a digital adoption platform is the answer to these challenges. It accompanies users directly in the application and offers support exactly when it is needed.
Core functions:
- In-app guidance: step-by-step instructions directly in the tool, adapted to roles and processes.
- On-demand help: Context-sensitive help functions, FAQs and videos exactly where you need them.
- Continuous learning: Micro-learnings and updates that keep knowledge fresh and introduce new features.
This turns a one-off training course into a continuous learning process - embedded in everyday working life.
Advantages: faster adoption, lower support costs, better user experience
The use of a DAP pays off quickly: For IT, HR and the entire company.
- Faster adoption: employees learn the tool "by doing" and are productive more quickly.
- Lower support costs: fewer tickets, fewer hotline calls, less frustration.
- Better user experience:Employees feel safe and supported, which increases motivation and satisfaction.
- Measurable ROI: Companies realize the potential of their software investments through greater depth of use and fewer errors.
Practical example: Instead of sending employees to one-day workshops, the DAP accompanies them directly at work. New workflows can be implemented step by step without interrupting day-to-day business.
Conclusion: DAP as the key to a successful rollout
Software rollouts without long-term support are risky. Traditional training courses and manuals are no longer sufficient to ensure acceptance, efficiency and ROI.
A digital adoption platform closes this gap: It brings learning, support and process management directly into the application, exactly where employees need them. For IT and HR teams, this means less effort, greater acceptance and a real return on software investments.
With datango's solutions, you can not only plan your software rollouts, but also implement them successfully and accompany your employees step by step on the path to digital excellence.
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