Mary Parker Follett

Mary Parker Follett was in constant search of ways to lead and improve management in her lifetime, but unbeknownst to her, her work would continue to influence generations of business management professionals. Her compassion for the individual led her to collaborate with all levels of an organization. Follett believed that true leaders were those who worked to influence and turn their followers into leaders themselves. Her concept of constructive conflict was revolutionary and a completely new way of viewing conflict to actually benefit an organization rather than practice dominance or compromise. Follett believed in integration and using those desires from both parties to create a better working environment and to mutually benefit both groups.