In 2002, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, the recognized world leader in the breeding and training guide dogs, was in the midst of expanding its coverage and additional services mobility. Chief Executive Geraldine Peacock was concerned that systemic problems, such as competition among the organizations working with the visually impaired, backup program, and the lack of optimal use of resources will prevent services from being delivered to many visually impaired people who need them. Chronicles the attempt of this non-profit organization to raise funds beyond traditional organizational boundaries and to collaborate with competitors to deliver a wide range of services to its users. "Hide
by Allen Grossman, Jane Wei-Skillern, Kristin J. Lieb Source: Harvard Business School 23 pages. Publication Date: January 9, 2003. Prod. #: 303006-PDF-ENG
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