The role of managerial competencies in fostering collaboration between higher education institutions and local communities

Relevance. The relevance of the scientific work lies in the need to study the competencies of the heads of higher education institutions and territorial communities in Ukraine and the results of their relationships. Purpose. The purpose of this research work is to identify the key competencies of senior officials of higher education institutions of Ukraine in 2023 and the results of their influence on the development of cooperation between higher education institutions and territorial communities. Methodology. Theoretical and empirical research methods were used in the scientific work, namely description, analysis, systematization, generalization, the survey of employees of the structure of education and territorial community in the city of Poltava, as well as interviews. Results. As a result of the scientific research, the necessary competencies of the manager were identified, which are a prerequisite for effective management of higher education institutions and territorial communities in Ukraine by the beginning of 2023. Also, the main characteristics of the leader’s personality and their influence on the establishment of interaction between territorial communities and institutions of higher education were determined in the research work. The main competencies of managers and necessary personal qualities are structured in this work. Conclusions. The position of employees of the Taras Shevchenko Luhansk National University and members of the Poltava City Council, as representatives of the territorial community of the city of Poltava, was studied, with the help of a survey, regarding the presence of the necessary managerial competencies and personal qualities of the managers of the above-mentioned structures and their influence on the interaction between the structures. The results of research work can be used by scientists and researchers for further study of the main competencies of heads of higher education institutions and territorial communities in Ukraine.