Slide 1Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Followership in a Volunteer Environment

Slide 2Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Objectives Understand the definition of followership Understand why followership is important as a volunteer Comprehend the Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior Comprehend specific characteristics for effective followership

Slide 3Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Followership “Reaching a specific goal while exercising respect for authority, a positive attitude, integrity, and self-discipline” - CAP, Leadership: 2000 and Beyond

Slide 4Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Followership is important because... Basic understanding is required from each CAP member Personal growth Application is essential for successful squadron

Slide 5Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior Alienated followers Effective followers SheepYes people Survivors Independent, critical thinking Dependent, uncritical thinking ActivePassive

Slide 6Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Effective Followership Characteristics Enthusiastic Proactive Own the territory

Slide 7Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Effective Followership Characteristics Versatility and flexibility The complaining trap CAP Core Values

Slide 8Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Summary Followership defined Importance of followership Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior Characteristics of effective followership