College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2024

LDRS 633 Followership: Coaching & Mentoring

An introduction to followership theories, antecedent concepts, and the role of coaching and mentoring in follower development. Students will engage in an in-depth examination of the leader-follower relationship and the role of empowerment in developing followers. Students will apply followership development models in practice and in creating development plans for implementation.

Credits

3

Outcomes

  1. 1. Define and explain the reciprocal relationship between leadership and followership.
  2. 2. Evaluate follower characteristics and behaviors in relation to leadership and context.
  3. 3. Examine the role and influence of toxic leadership on followers and organizations.
  4. 4. Apply followership development models in a coaching and mentoring setting.
  5. 5. Design followership development plans for implementation.