“Unity not uniformity must be our aim. We attain unity only through variety. Differences must be integrated not annihilated not absorbed.”
Mary Parker Follett“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.”
Mary Parker Follett“The insight to see possible new paths the courage to try them the judgment to measure results-these are the qualities of a leader.”
Mary Parker Follett“There is no such thing as vicarious experience.”
Mary Parker Follett“That is always our problem not how to get control of people but how all together we can get control of a situation.”
Mary Parker Follett“The unifying of opposites is the eternal process.”
Mary Parker Follett“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.”
Mary Parker Follett“The manager cannot share his power with division superintendent or foreman or workman but he can give them opportunities for developing their power.”
Mary Parker Follett“Leader and followers are both following the invisible leader-the common purpose.”
Mary Parker Follett“Unity not uniformity must be our aim. We attain unity only through variety. Differences must be integrated not annihilated not absorbed.”
Mary Parker Follett“It is not opposition but indifference which separates men.”
Mary Parker Follett