I-8 Evaluate the effects of supervision

Supervision is an important process to ensure that employees fulfill their responsibilities and that organizations achieve their objectives. The effectiveness of supervision can be measured based on the behavior of three groups of people: the supervisor, the student or interested parties, and the supervisee.

Supervisor: Supervision fidelity refers to the extent to which supervision is performed in accordance with established standards. The fidelity of supervision can be assessed using the following methods:

• Self-observation: The supervisor observes his or her own behavior and compares it to established standards.

• Observation by peers or mentors: The supervisor's peers or mentors observe his or her behavior and provide feedback.

• Supervise Feedback: Supervisees provide feedback on the supervisor's behavior.

The supervisor can use this information to update himself and better support the people under his supervision.

Student/Stakeholders: Student or stakeholder satisfaction and progress can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of supervision. Objective improvement in the student's quality of life, the acquisition of new skills, increased independence and a decrease in challenging behaviors can be observed.

Supervised: The effects of supervision on the supervisee's development of skills and knowledge can also be evaluated. The supervisee's satisfaction and confidence in what they have learned, as well as their ability to implement these new skills, can be considered.

Some methods that can be used to evaluate the effects of supervision include:

• Job Duties: The supervisee's performance on specific tasks may be evaluated, such as administrative responsibilities, data collection and analysis, compliance with procedures, and timeliness of reporting.

• Caregiver/Stakeholder Satisfaction: Feedback can be collected from caregivers or stakeholders on the supervisee's performance.

Effective supervision is critical to the success of any organization. By evaluating the effectiveness of supervision, organizations can identify areas for improvement and ensure that employees have the support they need to achieve their goals.