Introduction to supervision

This is a 1/2 day course delivered online (for individuals).

Also available (online for teams).

Course overview

This course provides a tried and tested approach to providing effective supervision, as part of management processes that motivate, support, develop and direct staff, in meeting organisational objectives.

The course covers templates for contracting and recording, what to include on a supervision agenda and opportunities to discuss setting a conducive environment; alongside a review of the various underpinning theories.

Using a blended approach to learning, this course offers a half day introductory session over zoom, handouts and reading, practice and reflection tasks to apply learning back in the workplace, and a short review session 6 weeks later to optimise learning.

Course aims

To equip participants with the knowledge to develop a systematic approach to effective supervision

To offer an introduction to theoretical frameworks that will underpin practice

To further develop participants’ confidence to deliver effective supervision

Course objectives

By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:

• Explore participants’ knowledge, experience and attitude to supervision, both personal and organisational
• Gain an integrated approach to the content of supervision
• Agree some basic principles in delivering effective supervision
• Create a checklist of items that should be included on a supervision agenda
• Consider the range of skills, qualities and roles involved in supervision
• Explore ideas to improve effective challenging and intervention in situations that arise within supervision sessions
• Be introduced to a range of theoretical frameworks

Maximum group size: 16 people