the power of collaboration: from ego-system to eco-system

The future of human society depends on us. The only way to secure our children’s future is by Collaboration and trust. This world can be a better place for us and for all, and this is the main challenge and mission of leaders from all sectors and nations.

This book is based on a new paradigm which can create the change we need. It reveals how to understand, analyze, create and improve all forms of Collaborations, with one central and powerful roadmap.

Demonstrated by many examples from organizations, and based on a unique and innovated model, Gefen defines the ＂Architecture of Collaboration＂. He attempts to create a shared language - simple, structured and efficient - for one of the most significant challenges of this era.

Gefen presents a warning mixed with a vision: the only chance for human society to deal successfully with the challenges of our time is by empowering Effective Collaboration, facilitated by the transformation from ＂Ego-System＂ to ＂Eco-System＂. Isn’t it clear that the only way to manage climate crises, pandemics, poverty, terrorism and other global concerns is together?

Transformation is in the hands and is the responsibility of leaders and managers. This book is for them, in all sectors and roles.

Afterward the assassination of the Israeli prime minister Itzhak Rabin he initiated the first firm of Mediation in Israel in 1996, and is known as one of the main leaders of the Mediation movement in Israel. Gefen is a senior consultant, leading processes in complex settings, in and between organizations, mainly working with managements and leaders on fields of Collaboration, Trust, Negotiation, Mediation and Consensus Building. He is also the head of the Negotiation training at the Leadership Executive Program in Tel-Aviv University, teaches at Raichman University and a founding partner of the Gome-Gevim Group. His personal journey creating impact in Israeli society is woven into this book, including thousands of hours and countless processes within and between organizations and communities, deep familiarity with the business, public and social sectors, and his insights as an entrepreneur, CEO and partner.