Role-ing within the Process: Effects of Followership Education on Team Member Performance
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
7-2024
Publication Title
2024 Annual Conference Association of Leadership Educators Building Bridges for the Future of Leadership Education
Abstract
Investigating the influence of followership education on student team performance, leadership educators from two mid-sized public universities conducted a study within competitive environments. The research revealed that introducing followership concepts significantly enhances students' awareness of their roles and their ability to adeptly navigate between roles—a skill referred to as "role-ing." This skill equips students with the informed sensibility required to switch between roles as necessary, fostering a dynamic and adaptable team dynamic. This session will outline the research methods utilized in the study and present the key findings. Additionally, it will highlight the specific followership teaching strategies that were implemented, demonstrating their effectiveness in enhancing student team performance. The discussion aims to provide attendees with practical insights into how followership education can be integrated into leadership programs to cultivate more versatile and effective team members.
Recommended Citation
Jenkins, Daniel M. PhD and Throupe, Lori MA, "Role-ing within the Process: Effects of Followership Education on Team Member Performance" (2024). Faculty and Staff Scholarship. 129.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/usm-faculty-and-staff-scholarship/129
