The Mary Parker Follett Network

Unity, not uniformity, must be our aim. - MPF

The Mary Parker Follett Network fosters the exchange of information about, and ideas inspired by, Mary P. Follett

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About Mary Parker Follett

Mary Parker Follett (1868-1933) was a visionary in the field of human relations, democratic organization, and management. Born and raised in Massachusetts, in 1892 she entered what would become Radcliffe College, the women's branch of Harvard. She graduated from Radcliffe summa cum laude in 1898. Follett's intensive research into government while at Radcliffe was later published in her first book, The Speaker of the House of Representatives (1898), which was lauded (by, among…

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Time again to bring up The New State 1 Reply

Started by Matthew Shapiro. Last reply by Frank Jan de Graaf Nov 20, 2024.

1955 article about Follett's Approach 1 Reply

Started by Matthew Shapiro. Last reply by Rosa Zubizarreta May 5, 2024.

Overhills 4 Replies

Started by Stephen Kriss. Last reply by Ralf Lippold Feb 18, 2024.

A new book by Mary Parker Follett in 2022 3 Replies

Started by Niels Pflaeging. Last reply by Niels Pflaeging Feb 18, 2024.

New article on Follett

Started by Matthew Shapiro Jul 5, 2023.

Presentation to the International Society of Systems Sciences "Mini-Symposium" - March 11 2023 3 Replies

Started by Matthew Shapiro. Last reply by Matthew Shapiro Mar 12, 2023.

Wanted: "Rare" writings by Mary Parker Follett 22 Replies

Started by Niels Pflaeging. Last reply by Niels Pflaeging Apr 11, 2022.

 
 
 

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Catherine Casler is now a member of The Mary Parker Follett Network
Dec 4, 2024
Frank Jan de Graaf replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion Time again to bring up The New State
"It is a good idea to start 're-inventing' democracy with Follett. Many discussions she started, also together with for example Dewey, are very relevant today. It offers an opportunity to go back to some roots of our institutions, having…"
Nov 20, 2024
Frank Jan de Graaf posted a discussion
Nov 20, 2024
Matthew Shapiro posted a discussion

Time again to bring up The New State

Hi Folks - As Follett fans, you probably need no convincing that we are (as ever) in great need of the insights that Follett offered in The New State. People are focusing on how to save their parties, how to "resist" what Trump might do, while continuing to ignore the fact highlighted by Follett that we need to learn democracy. People fear Trump but had no problem with party rule, no problem with voting being held up as the primary civic act. The groundwork for our situation was laid a long…See More
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Rosa Zubizarreta replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion 1955 article about Follett's Approach
"Thanks so much, Matthew! Will write again when I've had a chance to read it... in the meantime, you are inspiring me to make a post about my dissertation. While she is not my central focus, I definitely draw on her work....  and in the…"
May 5, 2024
Matthew Shapiro posted a discussion

1955 article about Follett's Approach

I came across this article titled "The New Order of Mary Parker Follett," published in 1955 in the Western Political Quarterly. I think the author summarizes Follett's views well, but I don't know if his critique is fair. In any event, I thought to share here.The%20New%20Order%20of%20Mary%20Parker%20Follett%2C%20Kariel%2C%201955.pdfSee More
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Ralf Lippold replied to Stephen Kriss's discussion Overhills
"Dear Teresa, many thanks for your compelling insights into MPF's home. It is always inspiring to get to know such background infos from "first hand". Regards from Dresden, Ralf PS.: h/t Niels for inquiring into Stephen's…"
Feb 18, 2024
Niels Pflaeging replied to Niels Pflaeging's discussion A new book by Mary Parker Follett in 2022
"Thank you for asking! Yes, you are right, it has been awfully quiet around the book. The project stalled in 2022, sadly, because my co-editor Silke Hermann and I had to focus on our new company qomenius. The good news is that we will publish the…"
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Ralf Lippold replied to Niels Pflaeging's discussion A new book by Mary Parker Follett in 2022
"Niels, is there any news on the announced book about MPF? Just curious as it has been quiet here.  Best, Ralf "
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