Followership

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Followership
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Overview

• Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior
• Characteristics of Effective Followership
• Exercise

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Two-Dimensional Followership Model
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Two-Dimensional Followership Model

Sheep
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Two-Dimensional Followership Model

Yes people
Sheep
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Two-Dimensional Followership Model

Survivors
Sheep
Yes people
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Two-Dimensional Followership Model

Alienated followers
Survivors
Sheep
Yes people
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Two-Dimensional Followership Model

Independent, critical thinking


Effective followers
Alienated followers

Survivors
Active
Passive
Sheep
Yes people
Dependent, uncritical thinking
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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• Proactive approach
• Own the Territory
• Make Sound Decisions
• Display Enthusiasm
• Demonstrate Versatility and Flexibility
• Exemplify the Air Force Core Values

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• Proactive approach
• Own the Territory
• Make Sound Decisions
• Display Enthusiasm
• Demonstrate Versatility and Flexibility
• Exemplify the Air Force Core Values

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

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

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• Proactive approach
• Own the Territory
• Make Sound Decisions
• Display Enthusiasm
• Demonstrate Versatility and Flexibility
• Exemplify the Air Force Core Values

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• You Must Own the Territory
• Combine Competence and Commitment
• Deal With Conflict
• Be Empowered to do the Job

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• Proactive approach
• Own the Territory
• Make Sound Decisions
• Display Enthusiasm
• Demonstrate Versatility and Flexibility
• Exemplify the Air Force Core Values

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• Proactive approach
• Own the Territory
• Make Sound Decisions
• Display Enthusiasm
• Demonstrate Versatility and Flexibility
• Exemplify the Air Force Core Values

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• Proactive approach
• Own the Territory
• Make Sound Decisions
• Display Enthusiasm
• Demonstrate Versatility and Flexibility
• Exemplify the Air Force Core Values

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Characteristics ofEffective Followers

• Proactive approach
• Own the Territory
• Make Sound Decisions
• Display Enthusiasm
• Demonstrate Versatility and Flexibility
• Exemplify the Air Force Core Values

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Summary

• Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior
• Characteristics of Effective Followers
• Exercise