FOLLOWERSHIP

SCOPE

Introduction
Importance of followership
Interdependencies Between a
Leader and Follower
Qualities of an Effective Follower
Rules of Good Followership
Followership:
It is the process in which subordinates
recognize their responsibility to comply with
orders of leaders and take appropriate action.
It is the ability to know where and when
to articulate one’s views on an issue, and then
to have the loyalty and the devotion to carry out
the final decision
Importance of followership:

Followers are potential leaders

Most leaders are also followers

The traits required from followers

are the same traits required from a
leader

“Following is inherent to us especially to soldiers but it

does not make everyone a good follower. It takes time
to learn the skills of good followership just like in
leadership.”
Interdependencies Between a Leader and
Follower:

Superior education, technical skills, and access to

information are no longer available only to leaders or the
aristocracy.

Leaders come from the ranks of followers.

Qualities that make effective followers are paradoxically

the same qualities found in effective leaders.
Qualities of an Effective Follower :

Manage themselves well.

committed to the organization and to a purpose,

principle, or person outside themselves.

build their competence and focus their efforts

for maximum impact.

courageous, honest, and credible

Rules of Good Followership :
Do not blame the boss.
Do not fight the boss.
Use Initiative.
Accept responsibility.
Tell the truth and do not quibble.
 Do his/her homework.
Suggest implementation.
Keep the boss informed.
Fix problems as they occur.
Put in an honest day's work.