A community or statewide conference which uses interactive communications technology and several sites to introduce new ideas about the future especially future trends and their impact on present problems. The capacity of any organization or local community to renew its ability to be viable and successful as a result of continuously learning new ways to educate, do economic development, govern, lead and work with each other. Multimedia Combining audio, video, text, graphics and imaging technologies into one system of communication. Multimedia is especially suited for providing information when learning complex ideas. Paradigm A pattern or model of how we see the reality of any idea, situation or strategy.
New paradigms introduce new ways of seeing or thinking which challenges cherished beliefs or ideas.
Process Leader A leader trained to build shared vision among diverse groups and people. Emphasis is placed on knowledge leading to an under-standing of the impact of future trends, skills for developing consensus, and individual growth. The initial concept of preparing a community for transformation. A specific project of transformation designed by targeted organizations in a process of dialogue to create new and innovative ideas. Rebuilding Civil Society Rethinking and retooling now diverse people work together for the good of our democratic society.