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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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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 Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Sheep • Passive/Uncritical • Do Not Play An Active Role • Simply Comply With Any Order Given
Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Active Passive YES PEOPLE Sheep Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
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
Followership Independent, Critical Thinking SURVIVORS Active Passive Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
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”
Followership Independent, Critical Thinking ALIENATED FOLLOWERS Survivors Active Passive Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Alienated Followers • Passive/Critical • Festering Wounds In An Organization • Criticize At Will, But Never Offer Constructive Support
Followership Independent, Critical Thinking EFFECTIVE FOLLOWERS Alienated Followers Survivors Active Passive Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Effective Followers • Active/Critical • The Ideal Follower • Reflect On Organizational Goals • Not Hesitant To Bring Concerns To Leader
Characteristics of Effective Followers • Proactive Approach • Own The Territory • Make Sound Decisions • Enthusiastic • Versatile and Flexible • Exemplify Core Values
Proactive Approach • Responsibilities • Accountability • Goals • Priorities • Methodology • Standards
Own The Territory • Combine Competence & Commitment • Deal with conflict • Empowered to do the job
Make Sound Decisions • Based on Expertise and Closeness to • the process
Enthusiasm • Have Passion and Excitement
Versatility and Flexibility • Adjusts to Change
Exemplify Core Values • Integrity • Service Before Self • Excellence In All We Do
Summary • Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior • Characteristics of Effective Followers
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