Original AF art from 07 LP Followership

Overview Kelley’s Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior Characteristics of Effective Followership AF original photo - entry at some unknown AFB

Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Alienated Followers Effective Followers Survivors Passive Active Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Passive Active Sheep “Passive Follower” Dependent, Uncritical Thinking (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

Sheep Passive/dependent, uncritical thinking Lack initiative Do not play an active role Simply comply with any order given Photo from 07 LP

Followership Yes People Sheep “Conformist Follower” Independent, Critical Thinking Passive Active Yes People “Conformist Follower” Sheep Dependent, Uncritical Thinking (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

Yes People Active/Dependent, Uncritical Thinking Readily Carry Out Orders Uncritically Dangerous if orders contradict standards Ex. Person who always says what he thinks leaders want to hear Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp Search category: basic training

Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Survivors Passive Active Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

Survivors Right in the middle Rarely committed to work/group goals Does just enough to get by Mediocre performers clogging the arteries of an organization Example: “ROAD”                                                                                     Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp –

Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Alienated Followers Survivors Passive Active Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 4 3

Alienated Followers Passive/independent, critical thinking Festering wounds in an organization Criticize, but never offer constructive support                                          Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp

Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Alienated Followers Effective Followers Survivors Passive Active Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

Effective Followers Active/independent, critical thinking Problem solvers Can work with others Reflect on goals of the organization Not hesitant to bring concerns to leader Original From 07 LP

Characteristics Exemplify AF Core Values Decision Making Communication Skills Commitment Problem Solving Organizational Understanding Flexibility Competence Courage Enthusiasm                                            Original from 07 LP 10 9 10

Exemplify Core Values Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence In All We Do

Decision Making Sound thought processes Achievement through teamwork Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp

Communication Skills Listening ability Reading comprehension Tactful feedback Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp

Commitment Displays loyalty Fully supportive of the mission and leadership Willing to go the “extra mile” Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp

Problem Solving Wants to be challenged Desires responsibility Photo from 07 LP 11 10 11

Organizational Understanding Can see the big picture Understands importance of their job                                Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp

Flexibility Can adapt and overcome Remains calm during new challenges                                    Can adapt and overcome Remains calm during new challenges 11 10 11

Competence Never stops learning Actions speak louder than words Not afraid to share information Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp

Courage Stands up for what’s right Knows when to speak Knows when to be quiet Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp

Enthusiasm Passion and Excitement Positive Attitude

Summary 2D Model of Follower Behavior Characteristics of Effective Followership AF original photo - entry at some unknown AFB

“He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader” Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC)