Week 3-Discussion 1:                                        ... | Management

Being An Effective Follower Robert Kelley (1992), author of The Power of Followership, suggested that effective followers possess four common qualities: · They are self-managed and able to work effectively without direct supervision · They are very committed to the organization’s goals · They possess a high level of competence and mastery of their job skills; and · They act with a high level of credibility and ethics in their job performance. In this Discussion, you will consider what it means to be a good follower and will consider your own effectiveness in that role. Post a summary of what effective followership entails, including an analysis of your own effectiveness as a follower. Based on your reading and analysis of this week’s Learning Resources, as well as your own experience and observations, respond to the following: · Do you see yourself as an effective follower? Why or why not? Be sure to provide examples. · What are your strengths and weaknesses, or shortcomings, in being an effective follower? What actions can you take to improve your followership skills? · How can being an effective follower translate to effective leadership? Hint: Your discussion should consider how the “followers” empower or enable the leader’s behaviors (for good or bad). · What recommendations would you make for leaders to better empower and support their followers to meet their goals? Note: Be sure to justify your conclusions by supporting examples from your own personal experiences or those of others, from current events, and from the Learning Resources.