Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Slide 1

Followership in a Volunteer Environment

Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Slide 2

Objectives

• Understand the definition of followership• Understand why followership is important as a volunteer • Comprehend the Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior• Comprehend specific characteristics for effective followership

Lesson 2: Followership in a Volunteer Environment Slide 3

Followership

“Reaching a specific goal while exercising respect for authority, a positive

attitude, integrity, and self-discipline”

- CAP, Leadership: 2000 and Beyond

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Followership is important because...

• Basic understanding is required from each CAP member • Personal growth• Application is essential for successful squadron

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Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior

Alienated followers

Effective followers

Sheep Yes people

Survivors

Independent, critical thinking

Dependent, uncritical thinking

ActivePassive

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Effective Followership Characteristics

• Enthusiastic

• Proactive

• Own the territory

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Effective Followership Characteristics

• Versatility and flexibility

• The complaining trap

• CAP Core Values

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Summary

• Followership defined• Importance of followership• Two-Dimensional Model of Follower Behavior• Characteristics of effective followership