Abstract
<jats:p>This article examines the selection of candidates for the talent pool. The assessment of the characteristics of future talent pool members is based on a competency-based approach, well-established in management practice. The candidate's job profile clearly demonstrates all possible development models for future young leaders. The importance of visualizing complex information for effective management decision-making is demonstrated. The advantage of the method in processing large volumes of data and improving the quality of the final candidate selection is emphasized. A program for working with a personnel reserve, tested in one of the regional pedagogical higher educational institutions, is proposed, focused on the multi-faceted development of leadership competencies of candidates.</jats:p>