Lesson 15

Question 1

How does it benefit a leader to have developed followership skills?

Answer 1

You will understand the needs, unique challenges and requirements of being a follower.

Question 2

List the three (3) types of boundaries and who they are imposed by:

Answer 2

a. Defined boundaries - imposed by leaders and peers
b. Practical boundaries - imposed by followers
c. Inherent boundaries - imposed from within yourself as a person

Question 3

Which boundaries do we have most control over?

Answer 3

Inherent boundaries

Question 4

What happens when a person oversteps their boundaries?

Answer 4

They immediately step into someone else’s territory and conflicts arise

Question 5

What three (3) relationships do you need to manage?

Answer 5

a. Upward relationships - leaders
b. Downward relationships - followers
c. Lateral relationships - peers

Question 6

What is an abuse of authority?

Answer 6

Withholding information to exert power over people

Question 7

How should you deal with people lower than you on the organisational chart that don’t directly report to you?

Answer 7

Don’t attempt to instruct or direct them

Question 8

Conflicts are less likely to arise over doctrine and more likely to arise over what?

Answer 8

Practical matters and personality conflicts

Question 9

When is it appropriate to reprimand a peer?

Answer 9

In most cases, it is not appropriate as they are not under your authority

Question 10

What do newcomers to a team often do?

Answer 10

Stir up insecurities of others