ABSTRACT
The fundamental premise of this chapter is that, in order for innovation leaders to lead teams and achieve successful outcomes, they must understand the concepts of followership and team dynamics. This chapter will define followership, identify the different types of followers, and identify the characteristics that make a successful follower. Likewise, it will define the innovation leader–follower dyad, explore theories related to the innovation leader–follower dyad, and examine innovation leader–follower communication perspectives. Readers also will learn the importance of developing an appreciation and understanding of diversity among innovation leaders and their followers.
