Title: Founder's syndrome - Wikipedia
Headings: Founder's syndrome
Founder's syndrome
Contents
Problem
Symptoms
Responses
Novel management & leadership
Plan of action
Criticism
Further reading
See also
References

Content: The organization becomes increasingly reactive, rather than proactive. Alternatively, the founder or the board may recognize the issue and take effective action. Responses
Novel management & leadership
There exists no single cure against Founder's syndrome, as every new business endeavor is different, however companies (newly founded or larger organizations with internal groups) are providing new insights and answer to the problem. A good example for better managing is Gallup 's 12: The Elements of Great Managing, which is a survey-based work or Google's re: Work project, which is available to internal managers and the public. Plan of action
Coping with founder's syndrome requires discussion of the problem, a plan of action, and interventions by the founder, the board, and/or by others involved in the organization. The objective of the plan should be to allow the organization to make a successful transition to a mature organizational model without damage to either the organization itself or the individuals concerned. Criticism
Despite the negative and positive symptoms listed above, according to one study focused on "knowledge-intensive technology" companies, founders with a so-called hands-on management style, which can be interpreted as micromanagement or obsessive or similar, are more likely to retain employees and see their firms thrive. On the contrary to the ego issue, overconfidence can be seen as a positive attribute.