and the low-motivation of managers to invest in skill development. This is the so-called "competence paradox", according … to which firms investing in their employees' competence development simultaneously increase the risk that these employees … variety of competence development and training in the SMEs. …

competence and commitment amongst future teachers. During the experience the participants had the opportunity to design tasks …

between the content of the educational program and developing competence in working life. This article is based on an action … comprehensive professional competence. The results also show challenges linked to job-related professional education. Conclusions …-related professional education, to meet the future needs for competence in work life. …

context of the concept of “professional competence” (berufliche Kompetenz) and methodological guidelines for its measurement …Context: In this paper, we review and discuss the piloting in Norway of a German methodology for competence diagnostics … in vocational education and training: the Competence Development and Assessment in TVET (COMET) project. Our overarching …