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HEADQUARTERS
NCR REGIONAL COMMUNITY DEFENSE GROUP
ARMY RESERVE COMMAND
Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila

FOLLOWERSHIP

Honor. Patriotism. Duty

 LEARNING
OUTCOME
At the end of this session, the student(s) must be able to understand the
importance of Followership.
 SCOPE OF
PRESENTATION
At the end of this session, the student(s) must be able to understand the
importance of Followership.
 THE ROLE OF FOLLOWER
 QUALITIES OF FOLLOWER
 CULTIVATING EFFECTIVE FOLLOWER
Followership dominates our lives and
organizations, but not our thinking,
because our preoccupation with
leadership keeps us from considering the
nature and the importance of the follower.
 Effective followers differ in their motivations for
following and in their perceptions of the role. Some
choose followership as their primary role at work and
serve as team players who take satisfaction in helping
to further a cause, an idea, a product, a service, or
more rarely, a person. Others are leaders in some
situations but choose the follower role in a particular
context. Both these groups view the role of follower
as legitimate, inherently valuable, even virtuous.
1. Effective followers share a number of
essential qualities:
a. They manage themselves well.
b. They are committed to the organization
and to a purpose;
principle, or person outside themselves.
c. They build their competence and focus
their efforts for maximum
impact.
d. They are courageous, honest, and
credible.
2. Self-Management. Paradoxically, the key
to being an effective follower is the ability to
think for oneself to exercise control and
independence and to work without close
supervision. Good followers are people to
whom a leader can safely delegate
responsibility, people who anticipate needs at
their own level of competence and authority.
2. Self-Management. Another aspect of this
paradox is that effective followers see
themselves except in terms of line responsibility
as the equals of the leaders they follow.
Ineffective followers, on the other hand, buy
into the hierarchy and, seeing themselves as
subservient; vacillate between despair over
their seeming powerlessness and attempts to
manipulate leaders for their own purposes.
2. Self-Management. Self-managed followers
give their organizations a significant cost
advantage because they eliminate much of the
need for elaborate supervisory control systems
that, in any case, often lower morale.
3. Commitment. Effective followers are
committed to something a cause, a product, an
organization, an idea in addition to the care of
their own lives and careers. Some leaders
misinterpret this commitment. Commitment is
contagious. On the other hand, followers who
are strongly committed to goals not consistent
with the goals of their companies can produce
destructive results. Leaders having such
followers can even lose control of their
organizations.
3. Commitment. Effective followers temper their
loyalties to satisfy organizational needs or they
find new organizations. Effective leaders know
how to channel the energies of strong
commitment in ways that will satisfy corporate
goals as well as a follower's personal needs.
4. Competence and Focus. On the grounds
that committed incompetence is still
incompetence, effective followers master skills
that will be useful to their organizations. They
generally hold higher performance standards
than the work environment requires, and
continuing education is second nature to them,
a staple in their professional development. Good
followers see coworkers as colleagues rather
than competitors.
4. Courage. Effective followers are credible,
honest, and courageous. They establish
themselves as independent, critical thinkers
whose knowledge and judgment can be trusted.
They give credit where credit is due, admitting
mistakes and sharing successes. They form
their own views and ethical standards and stand
up for what they believe in.
4. Cultivating Effective Followers. Effective
followers are, confusingly enough, pretty much
the same qualities found in some effective
leaders. If a person has initiative, self control,
commitment, talent, honesty, credibility, and
courage, we say, "Here is a leader!"
Followership is a prerequisite for organizational
success. Your organization can take four steps
to cultivate effective followers in your workforce.
 SUMMARY
 THE ROLE OF FOLLOWER
 QUALITIES OF FOLLOWER
 CULTIVATING EFFECTIVE FOLLOWER
 Thank You
Good Day and Mabuhay
Daghan Salamat
SCOPES OF THE LESSON
I. Definition of Terms
II. Basic Responsibilities of a Leader
III. Role of a Military Leader
IV. Values of Mil Professional Ethics
V. Basic Styles of Leadership
VI. Leadership Traits
VII. Leadership Principles
VIII. Techniques of a good leader
IX. Leadership Framework
 I. DEFINITION Of TERMS
A. MILITARY LEADERSHIP - Is an art of influencing men in such a
manner as to accomplish the mission by providing purpose,
direction and motivation.

B. B. LEADERSHIP TRAITS - Personal qualities that are direct value

to the leader in gaining the willing obedience, conference
respect and loyal cooperation of his men in accomplishing a
mission.

C. LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES - Fundamental guidelines for the

selection of appropriate action and orders in the proper
exercise of the Command.
 I. DEFINITION Of TERMS

D. COMMAND - Authority which an individual in the

Military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by
virtue of Ranks and assignments or position.

E. LEADERSHIP - Refers to that process whereby an

individual directs guide, influences or control the
thoughts, feeling or behavior of other human being.
II. BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES
OF A COMMANDER
a. Accomplishment of the mission.
b. Welfare of the men.
III. Role of a Military Leader

As a model soldier and commander.

As an instructor.
As a personal technician.
As a counselor.
As a custodian of men’s welfare.
IV. Values of Mil Professional Ethics

1. Loyalty to the ideals of the nation.

2. Loyalty to the unit.
3. Personal responsibility.
4. Selfless service.
V. BASIC STYLES OF
LEADERSHIP
 AUTHORITATIVE - A dictatorial type of leadership where a
single person makes the entire decisions. Expectations are
always clear. This sort of leadership is the type that causes
the most discontent in any establishment

 PARTICIPATIVE – A democratic leadership style that is

participatory and it is the most effective form of
leadership

 DELEGATIVE – A leader can't do every single thing alone.

A leader must learn to organize his priorities and delegate
tasks and decisions to others while taking the final
responsibility.
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING
COURAGE
DECISIVENESS
DEPENDABILITY
ENDURANCE
ENTHUSIASM
INITIATIVE
INTEGRITY
JUDGEMENT
JUSTICE
KNOWLEDGE
LOYALTY
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING
General
COURAGE
DECISIVENESS
appearance,carriage,
DEPENDABILITY deportment and conduct.
ENDURANCE
ENTHUSIASM a mental quality that
INITIATIVE recognize fear of danger
INTEGRITY or criticism, but enables
JUDGEMENT
a man to proceed in the
JUSTICE
KNOWLEDGE
face of it with calmness
LOYALTY and firmness.
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING a positive approach, little
COURAGE waste of time, objectively,
DECISIVENESS timely analysis and sound
DEPENDABILITY evaluation of opinions made
ENDURANCE by others.
ENTHUSIASM
INITIATIVE The certainly proper
INTEGRITY performance of duty, is a
JUDGEMENT quality the leader must
JUSTICE develop. A dependable
KNOWLEDGE
leader can be relied upon
LOYALTY
to carry out any activity
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
with willing effort.
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING
the mental and physical
COURAGE stamina measured by the
DECISIVENESS ability of withstand pain fatigue,
DEPENDABILITY stress and hardship is a kin to
ENDURANCE courage.
ENTHUSIASM
INITIATIVE
the display of sincere
INTEGRITY
interest and zeal in
JUDGEMENT
the performance of
JUSTICE
KNOWLEDGE
duties.
LOYALTY
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING
COURAGE
DECISIVENESS
DEPENDABILITY
taking action in the
ENDURANCE
absence of orders
ENTHUSIASM
INITIATIVE
the uprightness and
INTEGRITY
JUDGEMENT
soundness of moral
JUSTICE
principles, the quality of
KNOWLEDGE
truthfulness and honesty
LOYALTY
describe integrity.
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING
COURAGE the ability to logically weigh
DECISIVENESS facts and possible solution
DEPENDABILITY on which to be sound
ENDURANCE decision.
ENTHUSIASM
INITIATIVE
INTEGRITY
giving every his due, being
JUDGEMENT
equitable, impartial and
JUSTICE
consistent in bestowing
KNOWLEDGE
awards and punishment.
LOYALTY
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING
COURAGE acquired the information
DECISIVENESS including knowledge of
DEPENDABILITY the job and knowledge of
ENDURANCE the men.
ENTHUSIASM
INITIATIVE
INTEGRITY
is the quality of faithfulness
JUDGEMENT
to country, the Army,
JUSTICE
seniors, subordinates and
KNOWLEDGE
peers.
LOYALTY
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
VI. LEADERSHIP TRAITS
BEARING
COURAGE is the ability to deal with
DECISIVENESS others in a respectful
DEPENDABILITY manner.
ENDURANCE
ENTHUSIASM
INITIATIVE
INTEGRITY
one who avoid providing
JUDGEMENT
his own comfort and
JUSTICE
personal advancement at
KNOWLEDGE
the expense of others.
LOYALTY
TACT
UNSELFISHNESS
VII. LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPLES
1. Know Yourself and Seek Self-Improvement
2. Be Technically and Tactically Proficient
3. Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for your Action
4. Make sound and Timely Decisions
5. Set the Example
6. Know Your Men and Look out for Their Welfare
7. Keep your Men Informed
8. Develop a Sense of Responsibility in Your Subordinates
9. Insure that the Task Is Understood, Supervised and
Accomplished
10. Train Your Men as a Team
11. Employ Your Unit in Accordance With its Capabilities
 VIII. TECHNIQUES OF A GOOD
LEADERSHIP
A. Understanding your man
1. Study the problem of personal adjustment.
2. Be familiar with the psychological principles of human behavior
that make each one of us a unique person.
3. Analyze your men objectively and without personal bias.

B. Aim for Military Efficiency

1. Proficiency concentrate in increasing our physical, mental and
technical capabilities.
2. Discipline prompt and willing obedience to all orders both
for yourself and your men.
3. Morale watch over your subordinates state of mind and feelings.
IX. LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
As a leader you must:
1. Committed to the Professional Ethics.
BE
- Loyalty to the nation, loyalty to the unit,
KNOW selfless service, personal responsibility.

DO
2. Possess Professional Characteristic Traits.

- Courage, competence, candor,

commitment, integrity.

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IX. LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
As a leader you must:
3. The 4 Factors of leadership & How they affect
BE each other.

KNOW - Follower, Leader, Communication,

Situation.
DO
4. Yourself.

- Strengths & weaknesses of your

character, knowledge & skills.

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IX. LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
As a leader you must:
• 5. Human nature.
BE
- Human
KNOW  Needs & emotions.
 Response to stress.
DO  Strengths & weaknesses, knowledge & skills
of your people.

6. Your job.

- Technical & tactical proficiency.

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IX. LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
As a leader you must:

BE
7. Your unit.
KNOW
- How to develop necessary individual
DO skills.
- How to develop cohesion.
- How to develop discipline

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IX. LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
As a leader you must:
8. Provide direction.
BE
- Goal setting, problem solving, decision
KNOW making, planning.

DO
9. Implement

- Communicating coordinating,
supervising, evaluating.

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IX. LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
As a leader you must:

BE
KNOW
10. Motivate.
DO
- Applying principles of motivation such
as developing morale and esprit in your unit;
teaching, coaching & counseling.

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“ A Good Leader
is a Good Follower “