PROFESSIONALLY IMPORTANT QUALITIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCE OF THE PSYCHOLOGIST-COACH IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COMPETENCE APPROACH

Abstract

The article provides a theoretical analysis of the organizational competence of a psychologist-trainer as an integral professional characteristic that determines the effectiveness of work in the context of group dynamics and organizational interaction. Based on the modern competence approach, the structure of professional competence has been clarified, the roles of cognitive, communicative, motivational, emotional-volitional and reflective components have been defined. Special attention is paid to meta-competencies, as high-level abilities – critical thinking, adaptability, digital literacy, self-reflection and flexibility, which are necessary in conditions of rapid social changes. The psychological, communicative, emotional-volitional and moralethical characteristics that ensure the effectiveness of training activities in the organizational environment are analyzed. The theoretical foundations of the competence approach are highlighted, the structure of professional competence according to A. Markova’s concept is revealed, the main components of a coach’s professional readiness are outlined – cognitive, motivational, emotional-volitional, communicative and reflective. It is shown that the competence of a psychologist-trainer is formed as a whole system of knowledge, skills and personal qualities that ensure effective interaction in a team, harmonization of interpersonal relations and development of organizational culture. Special attention is paid to the concept of meta-competence, which reflects the specialist’s ability for self-development, flexible adaptation, interdisciplinary integration and digital literacy. The content of organizational competence as a system of professional abilities, skills and personal qualities that ensure effective group management, organization of the training process, constructive communication and effective interaction in the organizational environment is revealed. It has been proven that a modern coach acts not only as a transmitter of knowledge, but also as a facilitator of the group process, a coordinator of interpersonal interaction, a motivator, a consultant, and sometimes a therapist. The methodological basis is the methods of theoretical analysis, synthesis, generalization and comparison of scientific sources.