Top Tips for Prioritising and Protecting Support and Supervision Time
Why This Matters
Consistent supervision builds trust and motivation. Cancelling sessions sends the wrong message – supervision isn’t important; this person isn’t important.
This Week’s Top Tips
Noticing
- Notice how often sessions are cancelled
- Pay attention to reasons
- Look at impact on morale
Protecting the Time
- Schedule sessions in advance (ideally in January for the whole year)
- Treat them as a priority
- Avoid unnecessary cancellations
Preparing Well
- Come prepared with agenda items
- Review previous actions
- Ensure a private space
Broadening CPD
- Include learning beyond training
- Encourage sharing ideas
- Link development to goals
A Gentle Reminder
Consistency builds culture.
Over to You
Review how protected your sessions are.
Over to You:
Release Your Potential
These are my thoughts and perspectives (I’m not necessarily right or wrong, simply starting a conversation).
So, what about your thoughts? What is YOUR perspective?
- Do any of these things ring true for you and can you picture yourself putting these tips into action?
- What would it look, sound and feel like if you put some of these tips into action – for you and others?
- What barriers might you come against when putting these tips/ideas into action? How might you overcome them?
- Who could give you support and how?
- Have you tried these tips and ideas out and, if so, what have you learned?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, reflections, gut reactions, perceptions, experiences and wisdom.
Remember that sharing our experiences can help others, so your thoughts and comments are always welcome.
