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

2. Followership (Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior )
Independent, Critical Thinking
Passive
Active
SHEEP
Passive follower
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4

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

4. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Passive
Active
YES PEOPLE
Conformist follower
Sheep
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4

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. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
SURVIVORS
Passive
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4

7. Survivors Right In The Middle Rarely Committed To Work/Group Goals
Don’t Make Waves/Do Just Enough To Get By
Mediocre Performers Clogging The Arteries Of An Organization
Example: “ROAD”
                                                                                   

8. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
ALIENATED
FOLLOWERS
Passive
Survivors
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 4 3

9. Alienated Followers Passive/Independent, Critical Thinking
Festering Wounds In An Organization
Criticize At Will But Never Offer Constructive Support
                                        

10. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWERS
Alienated
Followers
Passive
Survivors
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4

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
                                          
                                          
Characteristics of Effective Followership 10 9 10

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 11 10 11

18. Organizational Understanding
                                
- Can see the big picture
- Understands importance of their job

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

20. Competence Never stops learning Actions speak louder than words
Not afraid to share information

21. Courage Stands up for what’s right Knows when to speak
Knows when to be quiet

22. Enthusiasm
Passion and Excitement
Positive Attitude

23. Followership Summary - Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior
                                             
- 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