THE CONCEPT OF PROFESSIONAL-COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: CONTENT AND COMPONENTS

Abstract

This article examines the concept of professional-communicative skill, focusing on its content and constituent elements within various vocational settings. Although communication has long been recognized as a cornerstone in professional practice, contemporary scholarship increasingly emphasizes the need for professionals to engage in dynamic, context-specific dialogues that integrate both domain expertise and interpersonal competence. Professional-communicative skill extends beyond mere language proficiency, encompassing cognitive, emotional, and cultural components that ensure clarity, persuasion, and mutual understanding. Grounded in multidisciplinary perspectives from psychology, linguistics, and organizational studies, the discussion clarifies how the skill unfolds in workplace scenarios, highlighting not only verbal aptitude but also nonverbal cues, active listening, ethical awareness, and the capacity to adapt messages for distinct audiences. By delineating the underlying cognitive structures and behavioral patterns that shape these communicative acts, the article provides insight into how training programs and educational curricula can be designed to foster robust professional-communicative competence across sectors. Through an integrative lens, it underscores how effective communication transcends technical skill, enabling deeper collaboration, innovation, and social responsibility in the modern workforce.