Shared Governance is making important decisions with the advice of key stakeholders, and decision making based on a group vote. All stakeholders perform in parts of the decision making process. There is a balance with maximum participation in making decisions with clear accountability. The key is immense and continuous communication between all stakeholders.

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The five levels of followership:

1. Minimizer – An individual that consumes oxygen in the workplace. They are present, but getting things done is not a priority. They measure their contribution by getting just enough done to stay employed.
2. Doer – Do what they are asked consistently and with very little negative emotion. Solid and very dependable. Measure their contribution by getting done what is asked by when it was asked.
3. Attractor – Do their job with joy, attracting customers both inside and outside of their organization. Measure their contribution by the smiles they receive back and the work they get done.
4. Improver – Does the work presented and looks for ways to improve the efficiency. Measure their contribution by the dollars/time that they save or the improvements they make in the lives of their customers.
5. Influencer – Someone who sees opportunities to alter strategies or activities that will have a big impact on the direction of the organization and the work that is being done. Measure their contribution by the big things they get started and the opportunities they have to engage in work they consider to be significant.

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