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FOLLOWERSHIP

FOLLOWERSHIP. Overview Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior Characteristics of Effective Followers. Followership. Independent, Critical Thinking. Active. Passive. Dependent, Uncritical Thinking. Followership. Independent, Critical Thinking. Active. Passive. SHEEP.

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FOLLOWERSHIP

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  1. FOLLOWERSHIP

  2. Overview • Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior • Characteristics of Effective Followers

  3. Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Active Passive Dependent, Uncritical Thinking

  4. Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Active Passive SHEEP Dependent, Uncritical Thinking

  5. Sheep • Passive/Uncritical • Do Not Play An Active Role • Simply Comply With Any Order Given

  6. Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Active Passive YES PEOPLE Sheep Dependent, Uncritical Thinking

  7. Yes People • Active Followers • Readily Carry Out Orders Uncritically • Dangerous If Orders Contradict Standards • Example: Person Who Always Says What He Thinks Leaders Wants To Hear

  8. Followership Independent, Critical Thinking SURVIVORS Active Passive Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking

  9. Survivors • Right In The Middle • Rarely Committed To Work/Group Goals • Don’t Make Waves/Do Just Enough To Get By • Mediocre Performers Clogging the Arteries of An Organization • Example: “ROAD”

  10. Followership Independent, Critical Thinking ALIENATED FOLLOWERS Survivors Active Passive Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking

  11. Alienated Followers • Passive/Critical • Festering Wounds In An Organization • Criticize At Will, But Never Offer Constructive Support

  12. Followership Independent, Critical Thinking EFFECTIVE FOLLOWERS Alienated Followers Survivors Active Passive Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking

  13. Effective Followers • Active/Critical • The Ideal Follower • Reflect On Organizational Goals • Not Hesitant To Bring Concerns To Leader

  14. Characteristics of Effective Followers • Proactive Approach • Own The Territory • Make Sound Decisions • Enthusiastic • Versatile and Flexible • Exemplify Core Values

  15. Proactive Approach • Responsibilities • Accountability • Goals • Priorities • Methodology • Standards

  16. Own The Territory • Combine Competence & Commitment • Deal with conflict • Empowered to do the job

  17. Make Sound Decisions • Based on Expertise and Closeness to • the process

  18. Enthusiasm • Have Passion and Excitement

  19. Versatility and Flexibility • Adjusts to Change

  20. Exemplify Core Values • Integrity • Service Before Self • Excellence In All We Do

  21. Summary • Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior • Characteristics of Effective Followers

  22. Followership “ You Cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too.” Sam Rayburn Speaker of the House, 1961

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