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BLOGCONTACTDrop MenuPage 2Push InstituteCecily SommersPage 3The Drill DownGlobal Dinner PartyPUSH ConferenceHOMEPage 1The Push Institute is a think-tank for change.We analyze four constant and predictable forces and identify emerging trends shaping our world:ResourcesTechnologyDemographicsGovernanceBy understanding the forces and laws that govern change -- and their long-term impact -- we can anticipate the challenges and opportunities ahead. We call this working knowledge "Change Literacy." MissionMissionOur mission is to use Change LIteracy to stamp out shortsightedness. Because more foresight equals better decisions today, and less risk tomorrow.POVObjectivesTo understand the deepest forces of change (Resources, Technology, Demographics, Governance) and how they're shaping the world.To assist individuals and organizations in realizing their future potential, by connecting global trends to their unique concerns.To that end, we organize our research around two essential questions: What is emerging? What impact will it have?Page 5ProgramsThe Drill DownOur blog features emerging trends and innovative ideas in 5 arenas of practice: Policy, Business, Design, Science & Technology and Culture Global Dinner PartyHosted at dinner tables around the world, the Global Dinner Party is a series of coordinated conversations about the critical issues affecting our common future. Insights documented at each party are captured and made available as a learning experience for us all.Page 6Programs (cont.)The PUSH Conference Widely regarded as one of the three best executive conferences in the U.S., PUSH is known for its bold look into the future, intellectual rigor and multidisciplinary focus. Together with leading thinkers and artists, PUSH attendees probe "Best Questions" to reveal untapped value for their organizations. (2003-2008)PUSH THE FUTURE IN NEW DIRECTIONSGLOBAL DINNER PARTY

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PUSH CONFERENCETHE PUSH INSTITUTEFrom 2003-2008, the PUSH conference was the Push Institute's most public project. By its third year, PUSH had earned an international reputation for packaging provocative, inspiring content inside a fun and transformative experience. Our network extended far and wide and, following the 2008 conference, we recognized that the time had come to expand our offerings.We were eager to focus on projects, already incubating, that would allow us to extend our reach beyond our once a year, 350-people event and fulfill our mission to foster Change Literacy on a global scale.We are extremely proud of PUSH and pleased to share the best of the best -- 2005-2008 -- with you.ABOUT PUSHHistoryCecilyCecily SommersPeopleBOARD OF DIRECTORSCecily Sommers, President >>Rico Vallejos, Vice Chair >>Jennifer Kemp, Director >>John Reinan, Director >>Bonnie Marshall, Chair >>Karen Gulliver, Treasurer >>Vicky Melen, Director >>Lucy Swift, Director >>The Push InstituteLatino CreativeKemp & CompanyFast HorseArc Greater Twin CitiesArgosy UniversityNeill CorporationTwin Cities Public TelevisionSTAFFStacey LiouKayton ParekhNeha MashooqullahForest Taylor

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