Session 2: Developing your supervisory identity
Are you hands-on, or do you prefer to give your researchers greater autonomy? This session focuses on identifying personal supervisory style and practices. You will reflect on your strengths, ways of working with others, explore different supervisory models, and consider how to operate effectively as part of a supervisory team.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
analyse how personal values, strengths, and assumptions shape supervisory practice
identify their unique contributions to their supervisory team
compare different supervisory styles and their implications for working with doctoral researchers
describe their own supervisory approach in relation to recognised models of supervision
Pre-session work
Before the session, complete the Strengths tool (PDF), and identify 2-3 strengths you bring to supervision.
Think about the question: What is the right balance of hands-on or hands-off in supervision? Please post your reflections on the session 2 Padlet (see below)
Key documents
Strengths tool (PDF)
A self-awareness tool that supports supervisors to reflect on their approaches to work and how this might complement or clash with others
Alignment of expectations within the supervisory team tool (PDF)
Use in supervisory teams to clarify contributions and align responsibilities