A questionnaire was sent to 1500 social work supervisors and 1500 direct-service supervisees identified from the National Association of Social Workers membership list. Two open-ended questions asked for supervisor's self-perception of their "strengths" and "shortcomings" in supervision. Supervisees were asked to identify similar attributes in their supervisors. Respondents generated 2746 comments on supervisor "strengths and shortcomings." Categorization of responses indicated that practice expertise and relationship skills manifested in the supervisory relationship were among the principal "strengths." Reluctance to exercise managerial authority, hesitancy to advocate for staff with administration and inadequate time devoted to supervision were among the principal "shortcomings."
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