MiniTrends 2014 Videos & Slides
Below are videos, slides and resource material for the MiniTrends 2014 Conference hosted by Technology Futures, Inc. on September 26, 2014 in Austin Texas. Click on the title to open slides. Click on names for bios. Not all presenters used slides. Please contact conference presenter(s) or Technology Futures, Inc. regarding reproducing presentation materials and sourcing information.
MiniTrends 2014: Insight, Innovation & Strategy
Bios, Slides & Videos
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Friday, September 26, 2014
8:30–8:55 am — Introduction and Takeaway —Carrie Vanston, Vice President, Communications, Technology Futures, Inc. Slides
8:55-9:30 am — The Importance of MiniTrend to Your Business’ Continuing Success, —Dr. John H. Vanston, Chairman, Technology Futures, Inc. Slides & Video
9:30 am-10:50 am — Keynote: The Knowable Future: A Strategic Context for MiniTrends —David Pearce Snyder, Consulting Futurist, The Snyder Family Enterprise; Contributing Editor, The Futurist Magazine Slides & Video
10:50 am-11:00 am — Networking Break
11:00 am-11:20 am — Featured: Experience Rules: How Sensory Branding Drives Profit —Joyce Gioia, President/CEO, The Herman Group; CEO, Employer of Choice, Inc.; Road Warrior of the Year, USA TODAY Slides & Video
11:20 am-12 noon — Where Your MiniTrends Hide —Carrie Vanston, Vice President, Communications, Technology Futures, Inc. Slides & Video
12:00 noon–1:00 pm — Lunch (Provided)
1:00–1:50 pm — The Intersection of Culture and Innovation —Brett Hurt, Founder and Vice-Chair, Bazaarvoice; Owner, Hurt Family Investments Slides & Video
1:50–2:10 — Featured: Musings of a Wild Duck on a Big Pond —Dr. Jani Byrne, Director of Marketing, Cloud at IBM Video
2:10–2:20 pm — Networking Break
2:20–2:45 pm — Integrating MiniTrends into Your Organization’s Strategic Planning —Dr. John H. Vanston, Chairman, Technology Futures, Inc.
2:45–3:35 pm — Expert Panelists: Practical Application of MiniTrends Video of Panel
—Introduction —Carrie Vanston, (Moderator) Vice President, Communications, Technology Futures, Inc.
—Fast Track Your Innovation and Process Development —Steve Pearson, Lead Strategist, Founder, The Pearson Strategy Group Slides (video link above)
—Strategic Drivers and Constraints for Minitrend Innovations —Dr. Lawrence Vanston, President, Technology Futures, Inc. Slides (video link above)
—The Role of MiniTrends in Innovation Strategy —Raj Asava, Chief Executive Officer, Asava Consulting Slides (video link above)
—Money, MiniTrends and Making of a Market —Jeffrey Fry, Chief Executive, Profit Prophet; Principal, Well Beyond Care; Director/CMO, MainGain; Executive Director, Firefly Funds Slides (video link above)
3:35–3:45 pm — Networking Break to Breakout Groups
3:45–4:35 pm — Meeting the Experts: Breakout Groups to Discuss Attendees Special Areas of Interest
4:35–5:00 pm —
Action Plan: Promoting Innovation in Your Own Company, Slides & Video
5:00–5:10 pm — The Next Normal —David Pearce Snyder, Consulting Futurist, The Snyder Family Enterprise; Contributing Editor, The Futurist Magazine Video
5:10–5:25 pm — “Follow Your Bliss” — Launch Your Own MiniTrends Adventure —Dr. John H. Vanston, Chairman, Technology Futures, Inc. Slides & Video
5:25–5:30 pm — Closing Remarks on MiniTrends —Carrie Vanston, Vice-President, Communications, Technology Futures, Inc. Slides
5:45–7:15 pm — Reception