1. Original AF art from 07 LP
Followership

2. Overview Kelley’s 2D Model of Follower Behavior
Characteristics of Effective Followership
AF original photo - entry at some unknown AFB

3. Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Alienated Followers
Effective Followers
Survivors
Passive
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
(Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

4. Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Passive
Active
Sheep
“Passive Follower”
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
(Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

5. Sheep Passive/dependent, uncritical thinking Lack initiative
Do not play an active role
Simply comply with any order given
Photo from 07 LP

6. Followership Yes People Sheep “Conformist Follower”
Independent, Critical Thinking
Passive
Active
Yes People
“Conformist Follower”
Sheep
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
(Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

7. Yes People Active/Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Readily Carry Out Orders Uncritically
Dangerous if orders contradict standards
Ex. Person who always says what he thinks leaders want to hear
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8. Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Survivors
Passive
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
(Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

9. Survivors Right in the middle Rarely committed to work/group goals
Does just enough to get by
Mediocre performers clogging the arteries of an organization
Example: “ROAD”
                                                                                   
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10. Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Alienated Followers
Survivors
Passive
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
(Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 4 3

11. Alienated Followers Passive/independent, critical thinking
Festering wounds in an organization
Criticize, but never offer constructive support
                                        
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12. Independent, Critical Thinking Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
Followership
Independent, Critical Thinking
Alienated Followers
Effective Followers
Survivors
Passive
Active
Sheep
Yes People
Dependent, Uncritical Thinking
(Kelley’s Model of Follower Behavior) 4 3 4

13. Effective Followers Active/independent, critical thinking
Problem solvers
Can work with others
Reflect on goals of the organization
Not hesitant to bring concerns to leader
Original From 07 LP

14. Characteristics Exemplify AF Core Values Decision Making
Communication Skills
Commitment
Problem Solving
Organizational Understanding
Flexibility
Competence
Courage
Enthusiasm
                                          
Original from 07 LP 10 9 10

15. Exemplify Core Values
Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence In All We Do

16. Decision Making Sound thought processes Achievement through teamwork
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17. Communication Skills Listening ability Reading comprehension
Tactful feedback
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18. Commitment Displays loyalty
Fully supportive of the mission and leadership
Willing to go the “extra mile”
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19. Problem Solving Wants to be challenged Desires responsibility
Photo from 07 LP 11 10 11

20. Organizational Understanding
Can see the big picture
Understands importance of their job
                              
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21. Flexibility Can adapt and overcome Remains calm during new challenges
                                  
Can adapt and overcome
Remains calm during new challenges 11 10 11

22. Competence Never stops learning Actions speak louder than words
Not afraid to share information
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23. Courage Stands up for what’s right Knows when to speak
Knows when to be quiet
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24. Enthusiasm
Passion and Excitement
Positive Attitude

25. Summary Kelley’s 2D Model of Follower Behavior
Characteristics of Effective Followership
AF original photo - entry at some unknown AFB

26. “He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader”
Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC)