BUSINESS FORUM AS THE FORM OF DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE OF FUTURE BACHELORS OF MANAGEMENT

Abstract

In the article on the basis of the analysis of scientific research and own practical experience in conducting business forums, the concept of a business forum as a form of organization of training for future bachelors in management aimed at forming their leadership competences is defined. The program of the International Business Forum “The Territory of Success. Business and Education: Strategic Partnership”, conducted on the
basis of the University of Ukoopspilks “Poltava University of Economics and Trade”. It has been found out that the business forum as a form of organization of training of future bachelors in management, which ensures the formation of their leadership competence, contains the following
components: information component – studying the theoretical foundations of a wide range of disciplines in a professionally-oriented cycle (students receive relevant practical information, visiting “territories of success”, panel discussions, round tables, etc.); practical-oriented component – activation of educational and cognitive activity of students on the implementation of tasks from educational practices, term papers, projects (use of the information for practical purposes); interactive component – a unique opportunity for future bachelors in management of communication with business representatives, leaders-leaders (dating, communication, conversation, storytelling, question-answer), etc.; leadership-management component – students learn to manage their own learning, life, to succeed in the future profession, develop leadership skills, learn leadership skills (forming leadership competencies); organizational component – students learn to organize and conduct similar events (panel discussions, plenary sessions, thematic sessions, round tables, exhibitions, show-shows, etc.); computer-oriented component – students learn to provide electronic support for the forum (creation of Internet resources, websites, content filling websites, development of registration forms, electronic information
materials, banners, booklets, etc.).