Sustainable Development for Uganda: A Switch to Followership Model
Date
2020
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The Pennsylvania State University
Abstract
Leadership, as a habit of thinking, assumes the alpha and omega position for
pursuance of sustainable development in Uganda. However, what if we considered followership first? Using literature review, a conceptual framework, and critical reflexivity as data source and analysis, this paper provides a new approach to understand
challenges in Uganda. The argument is to transcend leadership models and switch to
followership model for possibilities of achieving especially sustainable development.
This will not only strengthen democratic practices, but also offers more efficient and
effective leadership methods. Followership remains the critical yet silent element
that has caused the shift in focus from traits, behavior, and lastly, contingent leadership theories. It is why some leadership theorists are considering feminine styles as
more effective because they are prejudiced as natural followers. I suggest possibilities
of exploring a followership model where followership is the main factor upon which
Empowerment for Sustainable Development (ESD) directly depends.
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Uganda, Empowerment for Sustainable Development, Followership Model, Leadership Model, Critical Reflexivity