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Purpose

This study aims to present a new contribution from recognized historical sources that gives proven knowledge on how to develop individuals to meet Grand Challenges.

Design/methodology/approach

Textual analysis and interpretive synthesis of little-known biographical and autobiographical data on Mary Parker Follett and Chester Barnard showing a method for meeting Grand Challenges.

Findings

Follett and Barnard developed a method of self-development for making significant societal contributions.

Research limitations/implications

The major limitation is a claim that there is sufficient empirical evidence to document a strictly internal process of Follett’s and Barnard’s.

Practical implications

A method that is teachable and replicable.

Social implications

A method that could scale to a curriculum enabling better and faster development of Grand Challengers.

Originality/value

A new contribution, from historically recognized sources, which responds to a leadership crisis in general and particularly where Grand Challenges are concerned.

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