Flexible social skills as the basis of cross-functional competencies

Introduction. The problem of developing flexible social skills as a basis for cross-functional competencies has always been in the focus of attention of educators, but modern changes in society and the economy have made this issue particularly relevant. The purpose of this study is to determine the key aspects of developing flexible social skills that ensure the formation of crossfunctional competencies necessary for effective professional activity in modern conditions. Materials and methods. The article presents an analysis of domestic and foreign literature devoted to the issues of flexible social skills and their role in the formation of cross-functional competencies. The study is based on the works of educators and psychologists considering the theoretical aspects and key provisions in the field of flexible social skills. To process the obtained data, systematization and classification methods, as well as general scientific methods of analysis, generalization and synthesis, were used. Results. An analysis of approaches to the taxonomy of social competence was carried out from the point of view of the formation of social flexible skills in the context of global transformations occurring in modern society. The theoretical aspects of the problem of developing social soft skills as a basis for cross-functional competencies are considered, including the interpretation of the concept of "soft skills", the characteristics of soft skills, and a description of approaches to interpreting the component composition of social soft skills. Discussion and conclusions. The use of general scientific methods of analysis, generalization, and integration made it possible to create a complete picture of the relationship between soft social skills and cross-functional competencies. Particular attention was paid to considering approaches to interpreting the components of soft social skills. This approach is of fundamental importance for determining the direction of further research and developing practical recommendations for educational organizations. The results of the study have practical significance for use in educational practice, allowing for the development of effective methods and techniques aimed at forming and developing students' soft social skills.