The aim of the project was the analysis and presentation of future requirements and challenges in personnel development, leadership and organisational development in the Bildungshaus/FHS of the future, as well as the development of possible solutions. Particular focus was placed on identifying competences ("Future Skills"), attitudes and values that employees and leaders will need in the future to respond appropriately to social, technological, and cultural changes in the world of work. In this context, the changing needs of learners must be considered as well. The project was thus intended to make the skills requirements of the future visible, strengthen educational institutions such as Bildungshäuser as attractive and meaningful places to work and provide practical impetus for leadership, recruiting and organisational culture. And: ENCOURAGE people to break new ground and actively shape change. Creative and helpful solutions should be found for the organisational and personnel development of Bildungshäuser/Folk High Schools, which should ultimately be collected and published online in a convenient brochure (German and English) to provide guidance for these institutions. The German edition was printed as well.
The project was developed as a continuation of its predecessor “Bildungshäuser of the future”, which focused on needs-based learning space concepts as a strategy for the future viability of Bildungshäuser/Folk High Schools (FHS). This previous project raised new questions regarding the role of staff, required competencies, as well as personnel development and leadership. Motivating factors for this new project also included the noticeable shortage of skilled workers and the growing challenges in the world of work due to digitalisation, societal change and shifting values. Educational centres are increasingly faced with new expectations: from more flexible working hours and new forms of work to the question of how (young) people can be inspired to work in these institutions in Europe. So the aim was primarily to support Bildungshaus/FHS leaders and HR managers who often feel overwhelmed in the face of these developments and look for orientation. The project wanted to offer practical approaches and opportunities, share impulses and best practices, and ultimately highlight which skills staff and directors in a future-oriented Bildungshaus should develop or possess.