MODERN LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AND THEIR ROLE IN CONSTRUCTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND THE CASE OF UZBEKISTAN

Аннотация

In contemporary organizations, conflict is an inevitable element of dynamic interaction between individuals, teams, and departments. The key question is not whether conflicts can be avoided, but how they can be transformed into a source of learning, innovation, and stronger cooperation. This article examines modern leadership competencies that enable constructive conflict resolution, with a particular focus on emotional intelligence, communication, cultural intelligence, ethical thinking, and systems vision. Drawing on international research and practice, the paper shows how these competencies support early diagnosis of tensions, impartial analysis of interests, and facilitation of mutually acceptable solutions. Special attention is paid to the context of Uzbekistan, where rapid socio-economic modernization, public administration reforms, and transformation of corporate culture require a new generation of leaders capable of managing conflicts in a participatory and dialogical manner. The article compares global approaches to leadership development with emerging trends in Uzbek organizations and proposes practical recommendations for integrating conflict-management competencies into HR policies, training programs, and performance evaluation systems.