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FollowershipLinda C. Meyer, Specialist
Baltimore County Public Schools
Office of Organizational Development
October 2014
FollowershipA follower shares in an influence
relationship among leaders and other followers with the intent to support
leaders who reflect their mutual purposes.
Adair
LeadershipAn influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared
purposes. At its best, leadership is shared among leaders and followers with
everyone engaged and accepting higher levels of responsibility.
Daft
Alienated Followers Are critical and independent in thinking
but fulfill their role without enthusiasm Are often cynical and disgruntled Distance themselves from the
organization and ownership of its mission
May have experienced an obstacle or setback within the organization and given up
Passive Followers
Do not exhibit independent thinking or active participation
Limit their activity to what they are told to do
Are often the result of leaders who are over-controlling of others and who punish mistakes
Conformist Followers Are sometimes called “yes” people Actively participate but do not use
critical thinking skills Typically carry out all duties without
question Participate willingly but do not
consider consequences Are concerned only with avoiding
conflicts
Pragmatic Followers Have qualities of all follower styles –
depending on what fits with the current situation
Use whatever style best benefits their own position and minimizes their own risks
Do not state their opinion on issues affecting the organization
Will not take a stand, so are difficult to trust
Characteristics of Effective Followers Work toward competency, solutions,
and a positive impact Contribute with enthusiasm and
support leaders Do not avoid risk or conflict Have the courage to initiate change to
serve the best interests of the organization
Are able to identify strengths/weaknesses in themselves and the organization
Alienated
Effective
Passive
Conformist
Pragmatic
Followers
Independent, Critical Thinking
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Passiv
e Activ
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Obligations of Effective Followers
Accept responsibility Challenge authority Participate in change Serve the needs of the
organization. Leave the organization when
necessary
People rise to your expectations, so increase your expectations of your members.
Your organization is built upon a common purpose—use it to develop a sense of ownership.
The best leaders are humble—it is not about the leader; it is about the organization.
The most effective leaders create a culture of “effective followership.”
Followership is a discipline of
supporting leaders and helping them
to lead well.Reverend Paul Beedle
Effective followership is an excellent building block to effective
leadership.University of OregonHolden Leadership Center
Leadership is an interactive activity: leaders depend on followers and vice
versa.University of OregonHolden Leadership Center
In any organization, leaders can help develop effective followers, just as effective followers develop better
leaders. The performance of followers, leaders, and the organization are variables
that depend on one another.Daft
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