"Nothing is as constant as change." This statement is more relevant today than ever. At the same time, the dynamics of this change are increasing, especially in business enterprises. The half-life of professional knowledge is continuously decreasing; traditional knowledge components and experiences quickly become outdated and can no longer be successfully applied. Therefore, the demand for lifelong learning arises. But how should this learning be facilitated and designed? What competencies must employees possess to be enabled for lifelong learning? Diana Dimitrova examines the concept of metacompetence for the first time both theoretically and empirically. This refers to a higher-order ability that encompasses individual competencies, allowing for needs-based, self-organized further development of personal skills. The author theoretically contextualizes the concept and investigates its significance.