Followship: Preparation for Effective Leadership
Abstract
The conventional approach to improving leadership focuses on the leader himself, his attributes, traits, or situations in which he is involved. This article presents the idea that effective leadership can be the result of better, more active followership. That is, followers have the most consistent effect on leadership, and by improving follower activities and skills, they can improve the overall level of leadership. The discussion emphasizes those areas that concern followers on a daily basis. The article concludes with the idea that followers can achieve the best results by concentrating on skills of followership in their work environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA201084
Entities
People
- George B. Toumbacaris Jr.
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College