Followership: a mechanism for distributing leadership

In our industry, terms like “managing up” and “followership” are often cast in a negative light when contrasted against the ideal backdrop of individualist destiny.

I want to advocate for a change in perspective regarding followership; to show that it is a practice of a strong partnership between manager and report, in order to create the most effective teams and organisation culture possible, and to create clarity on the mission and goals of the company. Despite what some may interpret followership to mean, it is not about doing your manager’s bidding or attempting to posture yourself in a better light than your peers.

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