How can We Enhance Productivity in Social Work? Dynamically Reflective Structures, Dialogic Leadership and the Development of Transformative Expertise

Yliruka, Laura; Karvinen-Niinikoski, Synnöve

doi:10.1080/02650533.2013.798157

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“…In the realm of social work, Nordic scholars are leading the way by leveraging the affordances of CHAT to help illuminate the complexities of social service practices, as well as by interrogating CHAT in relation to other approaches to practice research (c.f. Julkunen, 2013;Marthinsen & Julkunen, 2012;Yliruka & Karvinen-Niinikoski, 2013). …”

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“…By offering a multi-dimensional, systemic approach that includes both psychological motives and all kinds of tools, as well as the always-present dynamics of power, money, culture, and history, CHAT enables researchers to analyze complex and evolving professional practices, and practitioners to engage in reflective research (c.f. Foot, 2013;Yliruka & Karvinen-Niinikoski, 2013).…”

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Cultural-Historical Activity Theory: Exploring a Theory to Inform Practice and Research

Foot

2014

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Cultural-Historical Activity Theory: Exploring a Theory to Inform Practice and Research

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2014

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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“…For example, reflection is described as a way to increase productivity within organizations (e.g. Yliruka & Karvinen-Niinikoski, 2013). Constituting a central part of organizational work, such as decision-making processes, evaluations, and sense-making, reflection constitutes an important function in everyday practice Sicora, 2017).…”

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The Understanding and Use of Reflection in Family Support Social Work

Ryding

Sorbring

Wernersson

2018

Journal of Social Service Research

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Previous research emphasizes the need for reflection in complex, dynamic practices, like social work. However, increased governance of the public sector and welfare state has caused a reform, which in turn has affected the layout and conditions of work. Private sector control ideals and ideas from the auditing system have led to a new focus. It is argued that we should subordinate practice approachescharacterized by reflection, proven experience, and tacit knowledgeto manualbased treatment, evaluations, and assessments. This study aims at understanding the role of reflection in social work by investigating its use and valuation by family support social workers. Opportunities and resources for reflection are another focus. Focus group interviews (n D 40) were used to produce data. The need for reflection to conduct highly qualitative social work became evident. The question is not whether to reflect or not, rather how this best can be done, given current time constraints. Reflection was considered a coping mechanism, offering a sense of professional legitimacy. Organizational changes seem to impact on time for reflection. However, when enabling process, learning, and development, it can be argued that reflection is beneficial for several parties. Therefore, reflection requires continued emphasis, highlighting its potential benefits.

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“…Traditionally supervision has focused on promoting high quality professional services by supporting the learning, management and development of professional practice amongst individuals and groups of practitioners in human services professions. An expansion of professional or "clinical supervision" (Koivu, 2013) has stemmed from recent research on work-related wellbeing and transformative leadership that emphasise the importance of employee engagement in a participative ethos for fostering innovative potential and promoting productivity (Yliruka & Karvinen-Niinikoski, 2013).…”

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Professional supervision and professional autonomy

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Ruch

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INTRODUCTION: Supervision is a well-established component of practice in the health and social care professions. In recent years, however, relentless changes in the nature of professional roles within these contexts have led to corresponding variations in how professional practice supervision is configured and delivered.METHOD: This article examines how professional supervision and its future are seen by an international group of experts in social work supervision. The evolving perceptions of social work supervision’s role, and the relationship to professional autonomy in the social sphere are explored with reference to the authors’ earlier research.FINDINGS: The tension between supervision as a surveillant tool of management and a practice of critical reflection is acknowledged in literature as posing a threat to one aspect of professional autonomy and agency.IMPLICATIONS: The authors pose an alternative, theoretically grounded, approach based on the traditions of critically reflective supervision to assist the recognition and management of the balance between support and surveillance or managerial organisational dimensions. Meta- theoretical understanding of professional supervision in the frame of human agency will help both practitioners and supervisors to construct sustainable and proactive social work. Instead of despairing about the loss of autonomy, the professionals may go through significant societal and professional transformations as subjects of their own expertise and professional agency.

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How can We Enhance Productivity in Social Work? Dynamically Reflective Structures, Dialogic Leadership and the Development of Transformative Expertise

Cited by 16 publications

References 11 publications

Cultural-Historical Activity Theory: Exploring a Theory to Inform Practice and Research

Cultural-Historical Activity Theory: Exploring a Theory to Inform Practice and Research

The Understanding and Use of Reflection in Family Support Social Work

Professional supervision and professional autonomy

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