Title: Founder’s Syndrome: How Organizations Suffer…and Can Recover (Part I) – How Matters
Headings: Founder’s Syndrome: How Organizations Suffer…and Can Recover (Part I)
Founder’s Syndrome: How Organizations Suffer…and Can Recover (Part I)
Author: Jennifer Lentfer

Content: It is simply not fair to the organization, nor to those who benefit from the work we do. The only responsible approach, therefore, is to raise this child or organization to NOT need us. Yes, it was your vision that founded the organization in the first place. But as the organization grows, your vision isn’t nearly as important as the organization’s and the community’s vision. Your organization is an amazing gift for your community. But now that it is used and depended upon by others, it is no longer yours. It belongs to the community. Just think—your greatest gift may be by inspiring others to keep your vision alive! *********************************
To learn how organizations and teams can recover from founder’s syndrome, see Part II here! This two-part post is from a Firelight Newsflash that was originally shared with grassroots organizations working with children, families, and communities in southern and east Africa.