In preparation for the upcoming Global Spa and Wellness Summit (GSWS), which will take place in less than 45 days in Aspen, Colorado, registered delegates are asked to submit short briefing papers on exactly that topic. Each two-page briefing answers five questions and is aggregated into a printed report that each delegate receives at the Summit. (Each briefing can be viewed on the Issue 9: Ever wonder how people from around the world view innovation in the spa and wellness industry?
In preparation for the upcoming Global Spa and Wellness Summit (GSWS), which will take place in less than 45 days in Aspen, Colorado, registered delegates are asked to submit short briefing papers on exactly that topic. Each two-page briefing answers five questions and is aggregated into a printed report that each delegate receives at the Summit. (Each briefing can be viewed on the Issue 8: What is Disruptive Innovation?
Question for the week:
Is “incremental” innovation superior to “disruptive” innovation?
The "debate" about "incremental" versus "disruptive" innovation in this issue of the Economist is an excellent read and well worth your time this weekend.
Here are a few thoughts from the debates’ moderator, the person arguing that “incremental” innovation is superior and the person... Read more
The "debate" about "incremental" versus "disruptive" innovation in this issue of the Economist is an excellent read and well worth your time this weekend.
Here are a few thoughts from the debates’ moderator, the person arguing that “incremental” innovation is superior and the person... Read more
Issue 7: A Quick Intro to Pinterest (an Innovation)
Question for the week: Which is your favorite Pinterest bulletin board?
Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel are the founders and directors of the very popular Creativity Workshop, which is exactly what it sounds like: a workshop on creativity. They conduct these programs all over the world (the duo is currently in Prague, followed by Dubai). Last week, they were in New York, and I was ... Read more
Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel are the founders and directors of the very popular Creativity Workshop, which is exactly what it sounds like: a workshop on creativity. They conduct these programs all over the world (the duo is currently in Prague, followed by Dubai). Last week, they were in New York, and I was ... Read more
Issue 6: Top 10 Most Innovative Companies
Check out the "Top 10 Most Innovative Companies"
In the last Weekender, we looked at two Top 10 lists of the most innovative COUNTRIES. There were some differences between the World Economic Forum's and INSEAD'S lists, but there were also many similarities.
In this Weekender, we're taking a look at a few Top 10 lists for the other C word: COMPANIES. Because there are so many more... Read more
Issue 5: Did you know each country has an “innovation” score?
Innovation: it's just as important to countries as it is to businesses and organizations.
For countries around the world, innovation can be a central driver of economic growth, development and jobs.
Did you know each country has as an "innovation" score? The World Economic Forum's 500+ page "Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012" ranks 142 countries according to a variety of factors... Read more
Issue 4: Do you have a favorite TED talk?
This week's burning question: Do you have a favorite TED talk? If you do, by all means, let us know! This issue is all about TED. I attended the 2012 TED conference this past week in Long Beach – one of the most fertile grounds for discussion about imagination and innovation. In this Weekender, we want to know the TED talks you feel the spa and wellness industry should listen to (I have a few... Read more
Issue 3: Just How Do You Define Innovation?
Ok, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Just what is innovation? And is there any benefit to me personally or professionally for understanding the concept?
There’s a lot, and I mean A LOT of information out there. My head is spinning.
So, I took a definition journey…
First stop: The dictionary
Second stop: Wikipedia
Third stop: “Innovation for Dummies” Yes,... Read more
Issue 2: Are Innovators Born or Made?
Medical Tourism Taking a Back Seat to Wellness Tourism
I rarely do this, however am making an exception in this case because I feel it is that important. Rather than just giving you a link to an article, I am retyping the entire article here for you (with attribution, of course). It is from today’s (Feb 20, 2012) Manila Standard Daily newspaper and titled, Tourism plan zeroes in on ‘wellness.’
The reason this is important is because it... Read more
Issue 1: Innovation through Imagination for Spa Professionals
“A world filled with innovation capability and innovators is a much more hopeful world.” – John Kao
Many have said that the spa and wellness industry is seriously lacking in innovation and needs some spark. So, the Global Spa & Wellness Summit would like to bring you a new – and hopefully innovative way – to ignite the conversation!
