Professionally packaging your power in the supervisory relationship

This article will look at the dynamic of 'power' in the supervisory relationship. It will discuss the way power is structured in the relationship and the impact it has on both parties. It will look at the ethical responsibility of supervisors to be aware of their power and to wield the po...

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Main Authors: Frank Delano, Jill C. Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CELCIS 2006-08-01
Series:Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care
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description This article will look at the dynamic of 'power' in the supervisory relationship. It will discuss the way power is structured in the relationship and the impact it has on both parties. It will look at the ethical responsibility of supervisors to be aware of their power and to wield the power thoughtfully with supervisees. It will address the temptation for both parties to 'play games' related to power, and the impact power has on other aspects of the relationship. The article will look at how both supervisor and supervisee can best balance the power involved to allow for the most productive relationship and to enhance the quality of service to children and families.
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Professionally packaging your power in the supervisory relationship
Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care
child care
residential child care
supervisor expectations
title Professionally packaging your power in the supervisory relationship
title_full Professionally packaging your power in the supervisory relationship
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supervisor expectations
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