Top Tips for Structuring Strengths-Based Support and Supervision
Why This Matters
The way supervision is structured shapes the conversation. A strengths-based approach builds confidence, ownership and growth.
This Week’s Top Tips
Noticing
- Notice whether conversations focus more on what is going wrong
- Pay attention to how questions are framed
- Look at how staff respond to feedback
Reframing the Conversation
- Focus on what’s going well
- Ask what could be done differently
- Use reflection rather than judgement
Supporting Growth
- Encourage self-reflection
- Recognise achievements
- Use feedback to guide
A Gentle Reminder
People grow when they feel valued.
Over to You
Adjust one question in your next supervision.
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.
