What is work supervision?

“Work supervision provides to professionals, practitioners, managers, teams and workplaces a contractual, supportive and developmental process to explore and learn in practicing, working and collaborating. Supervision facilitates reviewing work-related experiences, emotions and challenges and finding a new perspective to them. ” (STOry) Work supervision consists of the process of several appointments and experiential learning that takes place between appointments.

Everyone benefits from work supervision

Work supervision is suitable for those who want to learn and develop in their work. Work supervision is offered to individuals, groups, organizations or expat spouses. It is suitable for different organizations regardless of the industry. The unifying factor in work supervision is work and the work community.

´Work supervision is a confidential learning process

Initial mapping

The work supervision process starts with an initial survey. Together, we go through the expectations and wishes for work supervision. The first appointment is free. After the third time, we draw up a written work supervision agreement, in which the length of the guidance and other practices are agreed according to the client’s goals and needs.

Appointments every 2-3 weeks

Work supervision consists of the process of several appointments and experiential learning that takes place between appointments. The meetings reflect on work-related experiences and their connection to the set goals.

Work supervision conclusion

We evaluate the work supervision process together. It is possible to obtain a certificate from work supervision.

When is a good time for work supervision?

You can participate in work supervision at different stages of your career according to your own wishes/needs. Work supervision is necessary when you want, for example: to promote professional identity and resilience at work

to help evaluate and find one’s own resources
to deal with emotions at work and their regulations
to develop the capacity of the employee and the multicultural work community to cope with various changes and challenges in working life
to improve the workplace atmosphere and interaction towards well-being at work and job satisfaction

Benefits and advantages

Supervision provides time and space for the reflection on his / her basic tasks and working conditions. As a work supervisor, I listen, bring up different perspectives, make sure the supervision is moving towards the goals, and keep the atmosphere open and confidential. Supervision has been proven to increase work quality as follows, for example:

Common goals become clearer
Tasks and roles are structured at the individual, group and organizational levels
Work runs smoother
Increasing ability to change and learning
Leadership and cooperation are evolving
Productivity and competitiveness are given the opportunity to grow
The quality and efficiency of work and customer satisfaction improve

Work supervision is not therapy, but the therapeutic effects can be significant if, for example, the employee’s fatigue is eased with the help of an outside, experienced listener and by structuring things.