Systemic framework of competencies of 21st century technical and engineering human resource: A development case for a knowledge based Economy in Qatar

Abstract

The required talent of 21st century engineering and technology human resource is significantly different and more complex than what has been needed ever before. Numerous relevant studies have been conducted during the last decade or two. The studies generally follow a needs based approach rather than a systemic study. In a systemic study for understanding the requirements, architectural framework needs to be developed first by decomposing the problem in to various sub requirements and then finally integrating them to provide a holistic view of the requirements. The paper provides, probably, the first systemic framework for investigation of needed engineering and technology competencies in a national context. The other contribution of the paper is a decomposition of different terms and definition related to skills, attributes, and competencies development into a systemic dynamic model.