Introduction
Mission mirroring is a conflict that arises in a non-profit organization and manifests as the problem it is intended to solve. This problem can affect different nonprofit organizations and impede them from achieving their intended social objectives.
Main Body
Mission mirroring arises from some employees finding a problem within the non-governmental organization (NGO) and interpreting it as necessary. In contrast, others have opinions that do not imply an immediate response. Consequently, mission mirroring causes employees to be disengaged and unable to work together on their main problem (Allyn, 2011). They need to be more engaged in their mission and be focused on the emotional clash or conflict within the organization. As a result, morale drops, and the resolution of the core mission takes longer.
Resolution of mission mirroring can be accomplished by changing ideology concerning a difference of opinion. Allyn (2011) notes that conflict is a sign of dynamics and development, and therefore, it should be considered and accepted as usual. Value orientation can help NGOs resolve conflict as employees’ opinions will not be taken to the back shelf and considered. In addition, the overall analysis of decisions and trends can be advantageous to the resolution of mission mirroring.
The emergence of mission mirroring is associated with a clash of opinions within a non-profit organization with little focus on collaboration. Organization members can develop different interpretations of events. The lack of a conflict plan within the organization may be the main reason preventing emotional connection and teamwork. It is necessary to assess the alignment of staff performance with the organization’s mission and values. It is helpful to integrate tools to determine the actions of employees in the company in order to identify possible conflicts.
Conclusion
The mission mirroring problem arises from uncoordinated work in a nonprofit organization that needs to regulate the internal order of values. The solution to this conflict lies in the development of alignment policies and ways to communicate with difficult situations.
Reference
Allyn, D. (2011). Mission mirroring: Understanding conflict in nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 40(762). Web.