Description includes the
- transactional relationship among leaders and followers
- importance of followers
- concept of an effective follower as a person who is
- motivated
- a good communicator
- reliable
- dedicated
- highly disciplined in carrying out assigned tasks
- assertive (e.g., able to offer suggestions to leaders)
- able to give and receive constructive criticism
- a critical thinker.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is a transactional relationship?
- What characteristics might a leader want to see in his/her followers?
- Why do effective followers need to be critical thinkers?
- What are some examples of occupations in which the ability to follow is more important than the ability to lead?
- How is an effective follower able to work both collaboratively and independently?