4.4.2.1: Many NGO's are founded because of the shortcomings of existing GO's. For example the way in which official institutions failed in helping victims of sexual violence. The ultimate aim of the organisation was thus to influence GO's to do better. But what if the organisation succeeds? What if GO's -partly- take over vision and methods? The own work of the organisation gradually will become less important. Such an organisation may end up grumbling about the quality of the service the GO's deliver. It is hard to realise that the organisation once so unique and much-needed gradually became just one among others. If this is the case, the organisation should redefine criteria for success and reflect upon its actual goals.

Look at solution 1B reorientation of mission. Read organisations 6: the fan of mainstreaming. Read change 4: strategic positioning. Read civil society 4: NGO's and development action.