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  • Essay / Effective Follow-Up Essay - 733

    In the workplace, there will always be someone you don't get along with. It is very important for an effective follower to care for these people while remaining an effective worker; “Good followers learn to get along with those who have differences without ignoring those differences” (Moran, 2014). For example, if a coworker has beliefs that are different from yours, it is important to be able to respect those beliefs enough to avoid any altercations that would decrease the productivity of both workers. Another example would be playing the role of peacemaker during arguments and arguments between colleagues. Normal workers would get involved in the argument or avoid it altogether, but an effective follower would handle it differently. An effective follower would not take sides and would do everything possible to break the conflict and encourage colleagues to return to their work. Having the skills to deal with all types of managers also makes an effective follower, it is very important to remain neutral and not let a manager's attitude change the way you do things.