1. FOLLOWERSHIP
Original AF art from 07 LP

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. 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
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8. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Survivors
Passive
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4

9. 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”
                                                                                   
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10. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
ALIENATED
FOLLOWERS
Passive
Survivors
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 4 3

11. Alienated Followers Passive/independent, critical thinking
Festering wounds
in an organization
Criticize, but never
offer constructive
support
                                        
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12. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
EFFECTIVE
FOLLOWERS
Alienated
Followers
Passive
Active
Survivors
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4

13. 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

14. Characteristics of Effective Followership
                                          
                                          
Characteristics of Effective Followership
Original from 07 LP 10 9 10

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

16. Decision Making Sound thought processes Achievement through teamwork
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17. Communication Skills Reading comprehension Tactful feedback
Listening ability
Reading comprehension
Tactful feedback
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18. Commitment - Displays loyalty Fully supportive of the mission
and leadership
- Willing to go the
“extra mile”
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19. Problem Solving Desires responsibility Wants to be challenged
Photo from 07 LP 11 10 11

20. Organizational Understanding
                              
- Can see the big picture
- Understands importance of their job
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21. Flexibility Can adapt and overcome Remains calm during new challenges
                                  
Can adapt and overcome
Remains calm during new challenges 11 10 11

22. Competence Never stops learning Actions speak louder than words
Not afraid to share information
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23. Courage Stands up for what’s right Knows when to speak
Knows when to be quiet
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24. Enthusiasm
Passion and Excitement
Positive Attitude

25. Independent, Critical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Alienated
Followers
Effective
Followers
Passive
Active
Survivors
Yes People
Sheep
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking 4 3 4

26. 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

27. Followership Leading by Doing
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28. Effective Followership A Can Do Attitude
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29. 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

30. Effective Followership Cooperative Contrarian
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31. Effective Followership
Collaborative Support
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32. 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

33. Followership Seeking collaborative solutions
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34. Effective Followership
Case Study
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35. 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

36. 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

37. Summary Two-Dimensional Model - Five Types of Followers
                                             
Two-Dimensional Model
- Five Types of Followers
Characteristics of Effective Followership
Case Study

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