The article is devoted to the analysis of the theoretical aspects of personnel development. The purpose of the article is to identify the features of personnel development in terms of innovative changes. The essence of the concept of "personnel development" was considered, its role in improving the competitiveness of personnel and the enterprise as a whole in the context of innovative changes was revealed. The analysis of the most successful practices of personnel development in the context of

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... nnovative changes is carried out on the examples of leading corporations in Japan and the USA. The conditions for the development of personnel are determined. It's the formation of innovation-oriented personnel, an innovative corporate culture, a highly qualified team, stimulating growth and expanding the competence of employees. The main directions for improving of personnel development in terms of competition and innovative changes are proposed.Key words: personnel development, innovation-oriented personnel, competent personnel, foreign experience in personnel development, development conditions.