BLUF
Effective followership means supporting and modelling an organisation’s values while avoiding harmful group pressure. Good followers demonstrate teamwork, integrity, courage and respect, recognising that principled followership is essential for effective leadership and meaningful personal achievement.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the concept of followership and describe how principled followership forms the foundation of effective leadership within teams, organisations, and communities.
- Differentiate between positive and negative group influence, identifying behaviours that align with organisational values and those that result from harmful herd mentality or peer pressure.
- Apply the key principles of effective followership, including teamwork, integrity, strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, optimism, and the courage to provide honest, respectful feedback to leaders.
