The document discusses the characteristics of good followers, as identified by Robert Kelley, highlighting four key traits: critical thinking and independence (self-management), commitment to group goals, competence through necessary skills, and courage in upholding ethical standards. Good followers actively contribute to the success of a team or organization while maintaining their values. The emphasis is on the overlooked importance of followership alongside leadership.

1. Followership
What’s a good follower?
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2. We been talking a lot
about good leaders
and good followers
but what about good
followers and good
followership?

3. Robert Kelley
identified 4 major
characteristics of
good followers in his
study…

4. This refers to the ability to think
critically, to be in control of one’s
actions, and work independently.
Self-Management

5. This refers to an individual being
committed to the goal, vision, or cause of
a group, team, or organization.
Commitment

6. It is essential that individuals possess the
skills and aptitudes necessary to
complete the goal or task or the group,
team, or organization. Individuals high on
this quality often hold skills higher than
their average co-worker (or team
member).
Competence

7. Effective followers hold true to their
beliefs and maintain and uphold ethical
standards, even in the face of
dishonest or corrupt superiors
(leaders).
Courage

8. Modelo de Robert Kelley

9. Thanks!
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