Followership

1
Followership

• Two-Dimensional Model of
  Follower Behavior (Kelley, Robert 1992)
• - Five Types of Followers
• Characteristics of Effective Followership

2
Followership(Kelleys Model of Follower Behavior
)
Independent, Critical Thinking


Active
Passive
SHEEP Passive follower
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
3
Sheep

• Passive/Dependent,Uncritical Thinking
• Lack Initiative
• Do Not Play An Active Role
• Simply Comply With Any Order Given

4
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking


Active
Passive
YES PEOPLE Conformist follower
Sheep
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
5
Yes People

• Active/Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
• Readily Carry Out Orders Uncritically
• Dangerous If Orders Contradict Standards
• Example Person who always says what he thinks
  leaders want to hear

6
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking

SURVIVORS

Active
Passive
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
7
Survivors

• Right In The Middle
• Rarely Committed To Work/Group Goals
• Dont Make Waves/Do Just Enough To Get By
• Mediocre Performers Clogging The Arteries Of An
  Organization
• Example ROAD

8
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking

ALIENATED FOLLOWERS

Survivors
Active
Passive
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
9
Alienated Followers

• Passive/Independent,
• Critical Thinking
• Festering Wounds In An Organization
• Criticize At Will But Never Offer Constructive
  Support

10
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking

EFFECTIVE FOLLOWERS
Alienated Followers

Survivors
Active
Passive
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
11
Effective Followers

• Active/Independent,Critical Thinking
• Problem Solvers
• Can Work With Others
• Reflect On Organizational Goals
• Not Hesitant To Bring Concerns To Leader

12
Characteristics of Effective Followership
13
Exemplify Core Values

• Integrity First
• Service Before Self
• Excellence In All We Do

14

Decision Making

• Sound thought processes
• Achievement through teamwork

15
Communication Skills

• Listening ability
• Reading comprehension
• Tactful feedback

16
Commitment

• - Displays loyalty
• - Fully supportive of
• the mission
• and leadership
• - Willing to go the
• extra mile

17

• Problem Solving

• Wants to be challenged
• Desires responsibility

18
Organizational Understanding

• - Can see the big picture
• - Understands importance of their job

19
Flexibility

• Can adapt and overcome
• Remains calm during new challenges

20
Competence

• Never stops learning
• Actions speak louder than words
• Not afraid to share information

21
Courage

• Stands up for whats
• right
• Knows when to speak
• Knows when to be quiet

22
Enthusiasm

• Passion and Excitement
• Positive Attitude

23
FollowershipSummary
- Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior
-- Five Types of Followers - Characteristics of
Effective Followership
24
Followership
"Leadership is all about people. It is not about
organizations. It is not about plans. It is not
about strategies. It is all about
people--motivating people to get the job done.
You have to be people-centered."          
     --General Colin Powell