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Supervision with Results

This comprehensive discussion by Tessa van Mourik, presented during CAPHRI Day on April 3rd, 2012, highlights the challenges and solutions in PhD supervision. It explores factors affecting graduation rates, common issues faced by candidates, and the critical relationship dynamics between supervisors and students. Key points include the importance of mutual expectations, effective project planning, and the need for continuous evaluation and adaptability in supervision. By implementing the “Ten Golden Rules,” both supervisors and PhD candidates can foster a more productive and supportive academic environment.

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Supervision with Results

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  1. SupervisionwithResults About the quality of PhDsupervision Tessa van Mourik Caphri Day April 3rd 2012

  2. Imagine... ... I invite you to come to my house tonight! • How could I guide you to get there? • Think of any possibility ... no limits! CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  3. What if... ... there are limits! You have: • A tight budget • Limited time • Personal limits • To learn how to get there yourself • What would change in how I guide you to get there? CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

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  5. Some facts • Graduation rates for PhD Programmes • Delays are common  < 30% finishes within deadline • Some never graduate  4 – 16 % dropout estimate • Causes for delay or dropout • Procedural problems supervision, candidate aptitude • Practical problems data collection, delimitation • Ideas about supervision • Subject expertise is the most important factor • Peer exchange not necessary, unless you have issues CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  6. CommonPhDproblemsreasonsfordelay • Productrelated • Tunnelvision - Lack of limitation • Lack of focus - Unclearaboutdirection • Processrelated • Timemanagement - Conflicting supervisors • Insecurity - Private issues • Relationshipwith supervisor CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  7. Common supervision problemsreasons for delay • Lack of process management and coaching • Insufficient contact time • Only product related feedback • Position of PhD candidate • Dependence – independence paradox • Candidate torn between conflicted supervisors • Lack of commitment or interest • Cancelling appointments • Lack of active interest in PhD´s research track CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  8. Points of Interest • A good project start • PhD candidate´s individual needs • Relationship development with supervisor CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  9. A good start... CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  10. A good project start • Thorough recruitment and selection • Thorough project plan • Agreements and clarity on • formalstructure • roles, expectations and responsibilities • moments of evaluation CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  11. Range of developmentfor PhD candidates • Life stage • Relationship with supervisor(s) • Self-confidence • Skills in research and writing • Network • Career development CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  12. The need for guidance • expected model PhD candidate Project guidance supervisor time 3 yrs Source: Heinze Oost CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012 12

  13. PhD candidate motivation reality ideal motivation time 3 yrs Source: Heinze Oost CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012 13

  14. Reality Paradox PhD candidate supervisor time 3 yrs Source: Heinze Oost CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012 14

  15. Relationship Development • Get to knoweachother • Personality, ambitions, competences, etc. • Be explicitoninterdependency and stakes • Involveeveryone in the project team • Be aware of shiftingneedsforsupervision • Quality and quantity • Evaluateprocess and supervisionregularly CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  16. Practical Pitfalls Supervisorfor supervision meetings • Monologueon subject  notlistening • Focus solelyon contents • No meeting agenda • Suddenshifts of advise, methodor plans • Shallowproblemanalysis • Solutionorientationtaking over • Cancelling (parts of) meetings CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  17. Quality Supervision... • … is alsoprocess-oriented (notjust product) • … is basedon expertise andpersonalrelation • … includes training on the job • … is included in contract & planning • … is available and committed (time, attention) • … is sensitive to (changing) individualneeds • … includesregularevaluations CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  18. How to supervise with results • Learningapproach to supervisor’srole • Dedicate time and attention • Follow the ‘Golden Rules’ CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  19. Learning Approach • Shareexperienceswithfellow supervisors • Organiseintervisionopportunities • Actively search for feedback • Supervisionon performance interview agenda • Followcourses • UM Course: ‘Supervision of PhDCandidates’ CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  20. Ten Golden Rulesfor supervisors • Get to knowyourPhDcandidate – as a person • Discussmutualexpectationsregardingsupervision • Make a project plan togetherwithyourPhDcandidate • Separate responsibilitiesfor the research project • Evaluate project plan as well as supervision – on a regular basis • Be available and reliable • Knowthat support needsmay shift – nolinearlearning curve • Organiseorstimulate peer support – for the PhDcandidate • Share and open up yournetwork • Sharesupervisionexperienceswithother supervisors CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

  21. Ten Golden Rulesfor PhD Candidates • You’re stakeholder #1 in your project – be the captain of your ship • Discuss mutual expectations about supervision • Get an overview – make a project plan with your supervisors • Manage your time well – and make sure you do it your way • Work hard, play hard • Ask for what you need – and address it if you don’t get it • Make use of all available sources of support • Organise peer support • Invest in your future – build network, expand activities and skills • Remember you’re smart – Yes You Can! CAPHRI Day - April 3rd 2012

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