Peer reflection & supervision

A support and accountability system for a small non-hierarchical organisation, designed to avoid the pitfalls of annual reviews and strengthen a disability justice approach.

Context

This policy and collection of documents is Tripod’s system for support and accountability, which is part of our People & Dynamics strand of operational work.

It replaces old ‘annual reviews’ and ‘probationary reviews’ which were capacity-intensive and not enough in line with our values of disability justice and non-hierarchy.

The new system includes: an initial review; 6-monthly peer reflections; and regular peer supervision sessions. The peer supervision and peer reflection have many of the functions of traditional line management: practical and pastoral support and accountability, as well as an emphasis on learning and skill development.

Note from Tripod: This policy was developed after the process and decisions in a review led to a painful conflict which impacted all staff and the functioning of the team. It was a reflection of ableist culture and overwork, overstretching and both formal and informal hierarchy.

Documents

Here is a folder including all the relevant documents, agendas and a guide to giving and receiving feedback, which include:

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Rich loves design, facilitation and org-systems tinkering. He’s an activist and campaigner and has worked at PIRC for almost 15 years through various organisational incarnations, including a flat management structure for the last 7 years. He’s also been involved in housing coops, helping found one in Machynlleth, and supporting others, especially with policies and finance.

For many years Rich has wanted to be a librarian of more radical organisational policies and practices. Finally, working with Kiran and Liam, his time has come! Take a seat, get comfortable and tell us: what was the first organisational practice you ever fell in love with?

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