What is radical cooperation, and why is it becoming a powerful solution in higher education? In this episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Horowitz and Associate Director of Communications for The Community Solution Education System, Stephanie Bihr, explore the core concept at the heart of his book, The Community Solution: The Power of Radical Cooperation in Higher Education and why it offers a new path forward for institutions facing growing complexity and change.
Drawing on nearly two decades of leadership experience, Dr. Horowitz explains how radical cooperation enables colleges and universities to maintain their unique identities while sharing resources, aligning around a common mission, and working together to scale impact. Through real-world examples, this conversation brings the ideas from the book to life and offers practical insight for leaders looking to apply them within their own organizations or teams.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why radical cooperation works when traditional collaboration fails
- How shared infrastructure creates growth across institutions
- The role of leadership and governance in making cooperation succeed
- Practical ways to break down silos within your organization
- How culture drives long-term collaboration success