When Founder’s Syndrome Found Me

Akua Ampadu MD
Nov 1 · 4 min read
Photo by Shannon Rowies on Unsplash

Founder’s Syndrome [Founderitis]: A condition where the decision making process within an organization (usually a nonprofit) and profile of an organization becomes associated with one person. In simpler terms- the founder has too much influence and is unable to delegate, leading to a wide range of issues within an organization. Often times the syndrome is recognized by board members and if they approach the founder about it, it may…

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Akua Ampadu MD

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Board Certified Internal Medicine Doctor I Founder @ Healing Words Foundation I Lover of Africa I Musings on Health & Life I Views are my own

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