horizontal competence
[/ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl kəmˈpiːtəns/]
nounfemininepl: competências horizontais
competência horizontal
1. A skill, ability, or competency that is applicable across multiple domains, disciplines, or job roles; a transferable skill that cuts across different areas of knowledge or professional contexts
Communication is a horizontal competence that is valuable in almost every career field.
Comunicação é uma competência horizontal que é valiosa em quase toda área profissional.
2. In organizational and educational contexts, refers to competencies that support vertical expertise and are needed by all employees or students regardless of their specific role or specialization
The university emphasizes horizontal competences like critical thinking and teamwork alongside subject-specific knowledge.
A universidade enfatiza competências horizontais como pensamento crítico e trabalho em equipe junto com conhecimento específico da disciplina.
3. Skills that enable integration and application of knowledge across different areas rather than deep expertise in a single field
Digital literacy has become a fundamental horizontal competence in the modern workplace.
Alfabetização digital tornou-se uma competência horizontal fundamental no ambiente de trabalho moderno.
The term 'horizontal competence' has gained significant importance in Brazil and Portugal since the 2000s, particularly in educational reform discussions and corporate training programs. In Brazil, it's often contrasted with 'competência vertical' in discussions about balanced skill development. The concept aligns with contemporary views in both countries that employees and graduates need adaptable, transferable skills in addition to specialized knowledge to navigate rapidly changing job markets. In Portuguese educational contexts, the term 'competência transversal' is sometimes preferred as it emphasizes the cross-cutting nature of these skills.
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