Structural-Functional Model for Developing Soft Competencies of Managerial Personnel in Professional Development Processes

Abstract

The transformation of modern education and organizational management has increased the need for managerial personnel with well-developed soft competencies. Leadership effectiveness in professional development processes depends not only on professional knowledge but also on communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, teamwork, and strategic thinking skills. This study aims to develop a structural-functional model for improving the soft competencies of managerial personnel in professional development environments. The research is based on systemic, competency-based, and andragogical approaches. The proposed model includes target, methodological, content, organizational-processual, and evaluative-resultative components. The study identifies effective pedagogical mechanisms such as coaching, collaborative learning, mentoring, case-study methods, and reflexive assessment. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the development of an integrative structural-functional model adapted to professional development systems for managerial personnel. The practical significance of the study is determined by the possibility of implementing the model in leadership training programs, higher education institutions, and corporate education systems to improve managerial effectiveness and professional competency development.