Hinesight

• Emerging Need State 8: Investing time like money
  Time is valued as more precious than money and is approached with an investment mentality “Investing time like money ” is the second of three emerging need states at the core of our third meta need “Every Moment Matters” in ConsumerShift. Time is the precious commodity for these consumers. They feel they have enough money, […]
• Global Foresight Books recommends ConsumerShift
  I was pleased to see Global Foresight Books has listed ConsumerShift as one of its recommended business books. Global Foresight Books is run by Mike Marien, whom many of you probably remember as the long-time editor of the Future Survey, which I always felt was the single best source of futures scanning hits for many […]
• Emerging Need State 7: Wherever whenever whatever
  Going beyond traditional schedules and timing to being available when needed “Wherever whenever whatever ” is the first of three emerging need states at the core of our third meta need “Every Moment Matters” in ConsumerShift. These consumers are rebelling against the constraints of schedules and seek to better manage their time and commitments. It’s […]
• Emerging Need State 6: Getting real with the virtual
  Seeking assistance in incorporating the growing presence of the virtual into one’s life “Getting real with the virtual” is the second of two emerging need states at the core of our second meta need “Pushing the Envelope” in ConsumerShift. Those pushing the envelope will often see the virtual world as a rich playground to expand their […]
• Some thoughts on the workforce of the future
  Some thoughts on the workforce of the future for BeInkandscent e-zine, such as how the recession (and other negative events) inspires innovation, retirement-age boomers not retiring, and counseling patience for the gung-ho Millennials. Andy Hines […]
• Some thoughts on narcissistic leaders
  A grad student asked me to take a look at Michael Maccoby’s Narcissistic Leaders: Who Succeeds and Who Fails. As I started to back away and cite the size of my reading “to do” list, I was cleverly enticed by his noting that Maccoby cites foresight, systems thinking, and visioning as three of his “five […]
• Emerging Need State 5. Performance Enhancement
  Applying science and technology to improve performance Performance Enhancement is first of two emerging need states at the core of our second meta need “Pushing the Envelope” ConsumerShift. These consumers see life as providing challenges and opportunities for personal growth. Their core need is to reach their full potential in the areas they deem of […]
• Emerging Need State 4. Less Is More
  Valuing the chic of pushing the envelope toward more sustainable lifestyles “Less is more” is the fourth of the four need states at the core of our first meta-need “Keeping it real” in ConsumerShift. These consumers, along with those of the preceding need states, also relate to the sense of a world that has gotten […]
• Emerging Need State 3. The Simplicity Premium
  Appreciating the extra work and elegance that goes into simple offerings The Simplicity Premium is the third of the four need states at the core of our first meta-need “Keeping it real” in ConsumerShift. The core needs of freedom and a sense of order for these consumers hearken back to traditional values even though they […]
• Talking Energy and Environment in Houston
  I enjoyed being a [small] part of The Texas Tribune Festival On the Road: A Symposium on Energy and the Environment held at the University of Houston Campus last week. I hosted a table discussion on the future of energy and and environment over lunch. I introduced the “Long Boom” and “Soft Path” scenario archetypes to stimulate the […]