AERO 10.20/27

Lesson main points: Kelly's two-dimensional model Five basic styles of followership Characteristics of effective followers Relationship between followership and leadership

Kelley’s two-dimensional model

“Not all corporate success is due to leadership…

Taxonomy of followers based on

• Levels of critical thinking

• Degree of participation in tack completion

Sheep/ “Passive Follower”

• passive participant and uncritical thinker

• Simply complies with any order given

• Lacks initiative; purely reactive

• Does what they’re told, and nothing more

Yes People / “conformist”

• Active participant and uncritical thinker

• Dependent on leadership direction

- May take initiative on orders, but won’t question them

-Dangerous if orders contradict standards of behavior/organizational policy

Survivors/ “Pragmatist”

• Display the qualities of each type of follower

• Rarely committed to workplace or group goals

• Does just enough to get by

• Seeks to minimize interpersonal and intellectual risk

“Don’t rock the boat”

Alienated Followers

• Passive participants and critical thinkers

• Independent, capable of high performance

• Focus and actions based upon past negative experences

• Criticizes, but rarely offers constructive input

Effective followers

• Active participant and critical thinker

• Independent and intent on high performance

• Proactive and thinks ahead

• Works well with others

• Reflects on the goals of the organization

• Not hesitant to bring concerns to the leader

10 rules of good followership

• Don't blame the boss

• Fight in private

• Exercise initiative

• Accept responsibility

• Tell the exact truth

• Do your homework

• Consider implementation limits

• Keep the boss informed

• Fix problems selflessly

• Balance work and family