Supervision: Managing productivity and motivation for supervisors
The School of Graduate Studies facilitates workshops for research supervisors at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
In an already high-stress, performance-driven environment, the role of a supervisor is a complicated one to manage. There are many things that can slow our progress and that of our candidates—mental and emotional, as well as environmental.
We will explore motivation from a different angle and explain how to build a scaffold to help students structure their knowledge in an effective and usable way. Key topics include:
- Managing your own productivity, including routines
- Leading and motivating candidates
- Helping candidates to build their own mental scaffolds
You will learn about tools and techniques to optimise your time for success. Upon completion, you will receive a guide outlining the key topics and strategies.

Tuesday 23 September, 2025
4–5:30pm
Online via Zoom
See also
Supervision Hub
Visit the Supervision Hub for key resources, accreditation information, development opportunities, guides, checklists and more.
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