PurposeThe paper embarks on the development of theory and methodology for managing the sustainable development of machine-building enterprises through the use of quantitative modeling tools. The article proposes an algorithm for estimating the position of an enterprise in its competitive space for sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachThe three dimensions of sustainability (social, economic, environmental) are represented by the equations based on the multiple criteria of sustainability. The three-dimensional space is constructed and the effects of managerial decisions can be quantified in terms of the latter space.FindingsThe proposed model is applied in the case of Ukrainian machinery construction company. The effects of introduction of the environmentally friendly business strategy are assessed in the three-dimensional sustainability space. The changes in the level of sustainability can be estimated based on the projected changes in the criteria of sustainability.Originality/valueThe proposed methodology combines expert knowledge, empirical data and quantitative methods in order to quantify the level of sustainability of enterprises. The model can be extended to include additional dimensions and applied to different empirical cases.

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This article aims to clarify the essence of "soft skills" and "performance management skills", which serve as the foundation for developing "higher-order" skills or "meta-skills". It reviews the recommendations of foreign experts on the development of soft skills and emphasizes that meta-skills are essential for cultivating a growth mindset that enables individuals to pursue lifelong learning and acquire new competencies in a constantly evolving work environment. The article argues that the development of soft skills lays the groundwork for cultivating permanent meta-skills, which can enhance employment prospects and personal and professional growth. It stresses the importance of developing key skills for future professionals across different fields of activity. The article also presents a methodology for assessing the level of soft skills development among higher education students, which can help identify areas of improvement, such as effective communication and negotiation, teamwork, organizational skills, time management, adaptability, creativity, and more. Moreover, the article contends that the development of soft skills, particularly in the context of performance management skills, can pave the way for the development of critical meta-skills. These meta-skills include stress tolerance, adaptability to change and challenges, self-management, effective communication, self-awareness, conflict resolution, cooperation, problem-solving, process innovation, adaptability to new realities, and proactivity. The article underscores the significance of these meta-skills in distinguishing oneself as a desirable candidate in the job market. The article identifies a list of necessary skills, such as the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts, effectively interact with other people; the ability to adapt to constant changes and new reality; the ability to take responsibility, etc. Overall, the article highlights the interdependence of soft skills and meta-skills and stresses the importance of cultivating both sets of skills for achieving personal and professional success in the 21st century.

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The article analyzes the social, economic and environmental consequences of hostilities in Ukraine. It has been established that the manifestation of the terrible consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war in Ukraine primarily consists of significant direct human losses, colossal destruction, the further danger of constant shelling, deterioration of the quality of life of the population and forced migration. It is established how the forced migration of Ukrainians to safer cities affects the national economy and the economy of other countries. The dynamics of the level of quality of life were analyzed and the factors affecting the indicators of this criterion were determined. The changes in social indicators were analyzed, the dynamics of environmental pollution parameters were assessed, and the nature and number of environmental crimes from hostilities in Ukraine were clarified. It has been proven that the urgency of the problem of overcoming negative crisis phenomena requires the unification of the efforts of the international community, country governments, businesses and citizens, specialists in various branches of the economy, volunteers, activists, "opinion leaders", scientists, etc. It has been proven that the country's government is already adopting the country's reconstruction programs to reduce the level of socio-economic and environmental risks. A review of the adopted programs to reduce the existing risks in Ukraine to overcome the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war in the future was conducted.