Professional impartial and external supervision is a good practice for organisations to employ at times. This is especially important during organisational change, following a traumatic event, and as part of good conflict resolution practice.
Other times like covering leave or absence and ensuring support and supervision is in place.
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Definition of Supervision
Professional supervision is defined in Supervision Standards – 2014, Australian Association of Social Workers as:
“… a forum for reflection and learning. … an interactive dialogue between at least two people, one of whom is a supervisor. This dialogue shapes a process of review, reflection, critique and replenishment for professional practitioners. Supervision is a professional activity in which practitioners are engaged throughout the duration of their careers regardless of experience or qualification. The participants are accountable to professional standards and defined competencies and to organisational policy and procedures…” (Davys & Beddoe, 2010: 21).
Though mentoring and coaching are distinct, they do share common elements. It is often a difference in emphasis and outcomes that creates the distinction.