veileder

Veileder is a Norwegian term meaning guide or adviser. It can refer to a person who provides guidance or to a document that provides instructions or guidelines. As a person, a veileder acts as a mentor, supervisor, or advisor who helps someone navigate a task, project, or decision. As a document, a veileder is a manual or guideline published by organizations to standardize procedures and practices.

In education and research, veileder commonly denotes the supervisor of a student or a doctoral candidate. A veileder helps formulate research questions, plan the study, choose methods, interpret results, and supervise writing and progress. The arrangement is often formal, with defined responsibilities, schedules, and assessment rules.

In public administration and professional contexts, veiledere are published guidelines or instruction manuals. They cover areas such as administration processes, safety, reporting, or service delivery. Veiledere aim to promote consistency, compliance, and quality, and they are updated as policies and technologies change.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from veilede 'to guide.' In everyday Norwegian, veileder is a common job title (professional mentor or supervisor) and a generic term for a guide document. The plural veiledere can refer to multiple guides or multiple supervisors. Related terms include veiledning (guidance) and guideline.