FOLLOWERSHIP Overview TwoDimensional Model of Follower Behavior Characteristics

FOLLOWERSHIP

Overview – Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior – Characteristics of Effective Followers

Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Passive Dependent, Uncritical Thinking Active

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 Sheep YES PEOPLE 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 Passive Sheep Active 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, Independent Critical Thinking ALIENATED FOLLOWERS Survivors Passive Sheep Active 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 Passive Sheep Active 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