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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Follett school centers article and interview 1913

Started by Matthew Shapiro on Saturday.

Albie Davis 6 Replies

Started by Matthew Shapiro. Last reply by Matthew Shapiro on Thursday.

Integrating Follet's Idea to Enhance Research 1 Reply

Started by Maria Luiza C.A. Pinho. Last reply by Matthew Shapiro Jul 28.

What might Follett say about the use of AI to enhance democracy?

Started by Matthew Shapiro Jul 8.

Comprehensive List of Follett Citations?

Started by Matthew Shapiro Jun 20.

Chapter Addition 1 Reply

Started by Monte Dale Smalley. Last reply by Matthew Shapiro Mar 30.

100th anniversary of Martin Buber's I and Thou - (Follett synergies) 1 Reply

Started by Matthew Shapiro. Last reply by Massimo Cisternino Feb 13.

Albie Davis 4 Replies

Started by Susan Mawer. Last reply by Jeff Bedolla Feb 8.

Time again to bring up The New State 1 Reply

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

Deliberation and Follett: Popular paper why Follett is relevant in times of polarization

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Matthew Shapiro posted a discussion

Follett school centers article and interview 1913

Discovered an interesting article by (and interview with) Follett from 1913, regarding social centers. Title is "The Social Centre and the Democratic Ideal." Transcribed text + the original are now on the Follett Writings page as a combined document.Best regards, MatthewSee More
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Matthew Shapiro replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion Albie Davis
"Suzanne - It's wonderful that you were able to be there. I wonder if a discussion about Albie Davis might be a good topic for a Follett Talk (planned series of monthly online presentations that the Mary Parker Follett Foundation is planning to…"
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Suzanne Stigler Martin replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion Albie Davis
"Matthew and all,  I developed a relationship with Albie as well. I attended her memorial service in Jamaica Plains (Boston) a couple of weeks ago. Her daughter asked me to attend and to offer some Follett readings. I was honored to do…"
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Matthew Shapiro replied to Maria Luiza C.A. Pinho's discussion Integrating Follet's Idea to Enhance Research
"Count me in to help.    Best regards, Matthew"
Jul 28
Maria Luiza C.A. Pinho posted a discussion

Integrating Follet's Idea to Enhance Research

Hello Folletians,I confess my relationship with Follett's ideas is still in its infancy, but I believe her ideas have an enormous potential that could be further explored.I have an idea to create a project group to explore her readings, as well as investigate potential research areas that are underexplored. I'm not sure if it will be possible, but I believe that following Follett's ideas on unity and community, together, it might be possible.My first initiative was organizing, with Rebecca…See More
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Implications of Follettine thought on education.
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Roel Arnold updated their profile
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Roel Arnold is now a member of The Mary Parker Follett Network
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Matthew Shapiro posted a discussion

What might Follett say about the use of AI to enhance democracy?

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Matthew Shapiro posted a discussion

Comprehensive List of Follett Citations?

Hi All - I've been wondering whether it would be helpful to have a comprehensive list of every place in which Follett has been cited - every book, article, presentation, etc. In fact, I've started creating it as a GoogleDoc and wanted to open it up to everyone here to add to until it's as close to "complete" as possible. But I wonder if it's value would be minimal now that we have GoogleScholar that can provide rich sources of citations (although doesn't give you a single handy list). Thoughts?…See More
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Rosa Zubizarreta replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion Albie Davis
"Here's a link to an interview with her...  https://mediate.com/interview-with-albie-davis-views-from-the-eye-of-the-storm/ and a page with some of her writings and interviews...  https://mediate.com/author/albie-davis/  "
Jun 19
Matthew Shapiro replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion Albie Davis
"Thanks, Rosa. Albie was one of the first Follettines I interacted with in the late 1990s, and she was the 4th member of this network. "
Jun 19
Matthew Shapiro replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion Albie Davis
"This is Albie's page in this group, including some of the conversation she engaged in with other members of the network. https://mpfollett.ning.com/profile/AlbieMDavis"
Jun 19
Rosa Zubizarreta replied to Matthew Shapiro's discussion Albie Davis
"Oh Matthew... SO sorry to hear this.... thank you for sharing it... "
Jun 19

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