Describe dynamic followership and explain why it is a requirement for effective leadership.
2 Read “Case 13.1 Bluebird Care” in Ch. 13 (p. 477) of Leadership: Theory and Practice.
in detail to the following case study questions:
- Using the roles identified in Chaleff’s follower typology (Figure 13.4), what roles do Terry, Belinda, Caleb, and James play at the agency?
- Using the “reversing the lens” framework (Figure 13.6), explain how Caleb and James’s characteristics contribute to the followership outcomes at Bluebird Care.
- Terry and Robin have a unique relationship in that they both engage in leading and following. How do you think each of them views leadership and followership? Discuss.
- If you were an organizational consultant, what would you suggest to Robin that could strengthen Bluebird Care? If you were a followership coach, how would you advise Robin?
Respond has affected your thought processes, development, and professional disposition. This statement should articulate your personal learning process (challenges, moments of discovery, life experiences, and interactions).
You may also include questions for your faculty member about material that may still be unclear. Ideally, you will use these reflections throughout the course and the program to document your development as a scholar, practitioner, and leader, and to reflect critically on the changes that occur during this process.
