Mary Parker Follett Quotes

There are three ways of dealing with difference: domination compromise and integration. By domination only one side gets what it wants by compromise neither side gets what it wants by integration we find a way by which both sides may get what they wish.

The insight to see possible new paths the courage to try them the judgment to measure results-these are the qualities of a leader.

There is no such thing as vicarious experience.

That is always our problem not how to get control of people but how all together we can get control of a situation.

Imitation is for shirkers like-minded-ness for the comfort lovers unifying for the creators.

The unifying of opposites is the eternal process.

The manager cannot share his power with division superintendent or foreman or workman but he can give them opportunities for developing their power.

I am convinced that any feeling of exaltation because we have people under us should be conquered for I am sure that if we enjoy being over people there will be something in our manner which will make them dislike being under us.