FOLLOWERSHIP Original AF art from 07 LP
Overview Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior (Kelley, Robert 1992) - Five types of followers Characteristics of Effective Followership Case Study AF original photo - entry at some unknown AFB
Independent, Critical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Alienated Followers Effective Followers Active Passive Survivors THIS SLIDE INSERTED AS #3 IN 2008 LESSON PLAN BEHIND ORIGINAL TWO FROM ‘07 Yes People Sheep Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4
Followership (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior ) Independent, Critical Thinking Survivors Passive Active SHEEP Passive follower Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 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
Independent, Critical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Survivors Passive Active Sheep YES PEOPLE Conformist follower Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4
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 Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp Search category: basic training
Independent, Critical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Survivors Passive Active Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 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 Followership Independent, Critical Thinking ALIENATED FOLLOWERS Passive Survivors Active Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 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 Followership Independent, Critical Thinking EFFECTIVE FOLLOWERS Alienated Followers Passive Active Survivors Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 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 of Effective Followership Characteristics of Effective Followership 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 Reading comprehension Tactful feedback 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 Desires responsibility Wants to be challenged 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
Independent, Critical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Alienated Followers Effective Followers Passive Active Survivors Yes People Sheep Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4
Independent, Critical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Effective Followers - Doing, Sharing Alienated Followers Passive Active Survivors Yes People Sheep Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4
Followership Leading by Doing #27 IN 08 LP WITH LP EXAMPLE ON RAIL ASSEMBLY CHIEF. National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) (Approved for use by Chuck Baker, President. URL: http://www.nrcma.org
Effective Followership A Can Do Attitude Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp
Independent, Critical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Effective Followers - Cooperative Advocacy Alienated Followers Passive Survivors Active SLIDE 29 – INTRODUCES THE “COOPERATIVE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE” CONCEPT Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 4 3
Effective Followership Cooperative Contrarian Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp
Effective Followership Collaborative Support Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp
Independent, Critical Thinking Followership Independent, Critical Thinking Effective Followers - Solution Seekers Alienated Followers Passive Survivors Active Sheep Yes People Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4
Followership Seeking collaborative solutions Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp
Effective Followership Case Study Source: http://www.af.mil/photos/index.asp
Effective Followership Case Study How to respond to an uncooperative team member? Employ listening skills and tact to offset negative energy SLIDE #33 – CASE STUDY POINT #1
Effective Followership Case Study How to bring in co-workers to help motivate a negative team member? Employ collaborative, positive persuasion, reinforce his or her value to the team and its goals SLIDE #34 – CASE STUDY POINT #2 THIS IS FOLLOWED BY THE FINAL TWO SUMMARY SLIDES FROM THE 07 LESSON PLAN
Summary Two-Dimensional Model - Five Types of Followers Two-Dimensional Model - Five Types of Followers Characteristics of Effective Followership Case Study
Followership Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) “He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader” Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC)