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Navigating the Leadership Tightrope: A Case Study in the Art of Following and Supporting

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Military physicians serve as staff officers where both leading and following are important competencies. Navigating between the two roles is a necessary skill to avoid undermining one's boss and to support the mission. This case describes a deployed junior officer reconciling his role as the lead medical expert while supporting a Commander's decision, highlighting the challenges of followership in situations of disagreement.

Source: Military Medicine

DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usae538

Author: Matthew C Pflipsen

Institutions: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Tripler Army Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Leadership and Management in Organizations

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,985

Funder: U.S. Army Medical Department