Concerned Quote by Mary Parker Follett
“It is possible to conceive conflict as not necessarily a wasteful outbreak of incompatibilities, but a normal process by which socially valuable differences register themselves for the enrichment of all concerned.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dynamic Administration, Mary Parker Follett, 1949
Conflict can be a constructive process that reveals valuable differences and promotes collective enrichment.
In simple terms: Conflict can be constructive and enriching.
Key Takeaway
Embrace conflict to discover shared value.
Themes
collaboration
growth
diversity
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- community planning
- organizational change
- policy negotiation
Key Concepts
systems thinking
social learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you shift a dispute toward mutual learning?
- What structures support healthy disagreement?
A Different Perspective
If power dynamics dominate, conflict may become destructive rather than enriching.
