In praise of followers
1988
Kelley, R.E.
This article discusses how followers dominate our lives and organizations. Our thinking, the authors contend, is preoccupied with leadership which keeps us from considering the nature and the importance of the follower. Qualities of followers reviewed include: self-management, commitment to the organization, competence, focus of efforts, honesty and courage. Steps to cultivate effective followers are discussed. These include: redefining followership and leadership, honing followership skills, performance evaluation and feedback, and organizational structure that encourage followership.
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