Neuvominen

Neuvominen is a Finnish noun meaning the act of giving advice or guidance. The term is derived from neuvo (advice, counsel) and the suffix -minen, which forms abstract nouns describing actions or processes. In practice, neuvominen can be informal or formal and occurs in a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, social services, and business.

Professionals may engage in neuvominen by assessing needs, presenting options, explaining potential outcomes, and supporting clients or colleagues in decision making. The quality of neuvominen depends on clarity, relevance, and the ability to respect the autonomy of the person being advised, while avoiding coercion or bias.

In Finnish policy and service language, neuvominen is often part of broader concepts such as ohjaus (guidance) and neuvonta (counseling or information service). The word emphasizes the act of advising rather than merely providing information, though information provision often accompanies it.

Contexts of use include educational counseling, medical and social work settings, and customer service, where staff help individuals navigate options and consequences. Ethical considerations in neuvominen include ensuring informed consent, avoiding manipulation, and tailoring guidance to the requester’s circumstances and goals.

See also: neuvonta, ohjaus, päätöksenteon tuki, valinta.