Who's the Boss?

Abstract

Followership itself is not a new concept. Every individual spends more time in the follower role than the leader. The perception of being a follower is often tied to negative associations. Little thought is given to developing competent followers through training in effective followership skills. Leading and following roles often co-occur and can influence professional collaboration. The case study focuses on the impact and implications of the leadership/followership dynamic between various stakeholders in providing special education services to a high school student, as well as examines the definition of competent followership.