Followership: The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership

16-hour online course

Course Overview

This course blends theoretical models with real-world insights to explain the principles of followership and how it relates to everyday leadership. Specifically, topics covered include: defining followership; detailing what is needed to create higher levels of engagement of followers; the relationship between followership and leadership; and the results of higher levels of great followership. Some of this work will illustrate “hard skills” of management tactics, but most of the work will focus on the critical need of the “soft skills” of leadership.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Define followership.
• Describe competencies and attributes of followers.
• Outline the leader-follower relationship.
• Identify characteristics of effective followership.
• Interpret guidelines for followership in practice.
• Develop strategies and actions that foster effective followership.
• Review and reflect on your own leadership experiences and aspirations as a follower.
• Assess followership among a team and apply best practices to maximize engagement and outcomes based on the situational context.
• Create a clear vision of engagement to guide resources efficiently and effectively, including yourself.

Online Course Features

• Interactive web-based training.
• Centered on real-world application of leadership theories and concepts designed for the
  management- and executive-level professional.
• Self-paced training that includes active participation in on-screen and off-screen activities.

Print a certificate of completion, fill out an F6 and send to DPSST

$249 for non-OEDI members and $199 for OEDI Members