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hands-on supervision

[/ˈhændzɑːn suːpərˈvɪʒən/]
noun
supervisão prática/direta
1. A management or oversight approach where the supervisor is actively involved in the day-to-day activities and closely monitors the work of their subordinates
The project manager provided hands-on supervision to ensure all deadlines were met.
O gerente de projeto forneceu supervisão prática para garantir que todos os prazos fossem cumpridos.
2. Close, direct involvement in the execution and monitoring of tasks rather than delegating from a distance
Her hands-on supervision of the team improved productivity significantly.
Sua supervisão direta da equipe melhorou significativamente a produtividade.
Synonyms
direct supervisionclose supervisionactive supervisionhands-on managementdirect oversight
Antonyms
remote supervisiondelegative supervisionhands-off managementindirect supervisionlaissez-faire supervision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supervisão prática/supervisão direta
Commonly used in business and management contexts
São Paulo
supervisão de perto/acompanhamento próximo
Corporate environments often use these terms
Portugal
supervisão direta/acompanhamento próximo
Formal business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a close eye on
be in the thick of it
roll up your sleeves
get your hands dirty
breathing down someone's neck
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