PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LEADERS IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The  article  defines  theoretical  and  methodological  aspects  of  forming  the  new  educational  paradigm  of  professional education for leaders in the sphere of public administration  in  Ukraine.  The  author  grounds  that  professional  education  and  development  of  administrative  leaders  in  this  area  must  be  planned  and  implemented  in based on competency profile. The research shows that both  in  Ukraine  and  abroad  a  new  educational  paradigm  of professional education for public officials is forming so the article outlines fundamentals of professional education for  administrative  leaders. The research also shows that national models of professional education for administrative leaders are determined by local conditions, traditions, priorities and needs. The article offers ways to focus effort on implementing the administrative paradigm of leadership.