Business game as a means of developing leadership qualities of internal affairs officers in the process of advanced training

The research problem and the rationale for its relevance. The article actualizes the problem of the development of leadership qualities of police officers. It is stated that the purposefulness of this activity can be realized in the conditions of advanced training of specialists. The goal is to substantiate the methodological foundations, characteristics of the pedagogical potential and methodological features of using the business game as a means of developing the leadership qualities of law enforcement officers. A review of the literature is carried out, on the basis of which it is stated that there is an increase in interest in the study of ways to develop leadership as a personal characteristic, including among police officers. The experience of using a business game in adult education and in the system of professional development of specialists of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is analyzed. The theoretical significance of the study lies in the systematization of ideas about the business game in terms of its focus on improving professional competencies, developing flexible skills and personal qualities. The experience of using a business game in the system of advanced training of police officers is analyzed. The prospects of these studies are stated. Methodology (materials and methods). Scientific novelty is the methodological substantiation of the pedagogical potential of the business game as a means of developing the leadership qualities of employees. The application of the idea based on the consideration of leadership and partnership as elements of team interaction ensures the focus of business games on the development of leadership qualities and supports the design of a comfortable learning environment. The principle of actualization of learning outcomes makes it possible to reflect on the personal significance of leadership qualities based on the experience gained and contributes to the awakening of interest in their self-development in the course of their professional activities. The practical significance of the study is supported by the description of the results obtained. The experience of designing and implementing business games aimed at developing the personal qualities of police officers in the process of advanced training is characterized. The data of the survey are given, stating the development of the respondents' ideas about leadership qualities, the formation of an orientation towards their development. A positive attitude to the experience of participating in game forms of advanced training was revealed. The problem of pedagogical competence in the qualitative design and implementation of business games and the prospects for using other means of developing personal qualities are discussed. In conclusion, the main results of the study are presented.