Acceptance Quote by Mary Parker Follett
“What people often mean by getting rid of conflict is getting rid of diversity, and it is of the utmost importance that these should not be considered the same.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Dynamic Management” (1918)
Eliminating conflict often means suppressing diversity; true progress requires recognizing they are distinct.
In simple terms: Conflict removal can erase diversity.
Key Takeaway
Preserve diversity while managing conflict.
Themes
conflict
diversity
management
innovation
inclusion
Mood
analytical
inspirational
balanced
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- team building
- policy making
- community leadership
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
systems thinking
organizational behavior
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations foster healthy disagreement?
- What practices protect diversity in decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on harmony may stifle dissenting ideas.
