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Listen to thisMy question would be: in this era of democracy and transformation can we still have supervisors who are not practicing professionalism and work ethics by showing no leadership role and passing blanket rules to address issues?
Peter Moleka
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Hi Peter,
I don't think we can, however we
have for a myriad of reasons. I think people being promoted beyond their
ability is a big one. Also people who have been around a long while who
have not updated their skills and maybe those that are anxious about
their performance so stick to blanket rules because it feels safer for
them which isn't a great place for them to be either.
I guess I
feel supervision is two ways and I have a role in finding ways to assist
in supervision. Should you have to? No – but it's a positive way to
approach the issue and just might work for the benefit of the kids.
Best wishes.
Glenys Bristow
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Peter my first
thought would be, of course we can. Diversity, in this situation, means
that there is likely a great deal of variance amongst the supervisors in
the field and always will be.
My query would be how can you deal
with this in a way that is still respectful of the other, relational and
yet creates opportunities for change?
Janet
