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Issue 9: Ever wonder how people from around the world view innovation in the spa and wellness industry?

Steinhauer Thomas 150x150 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 GSWS website beginning in June.) Continue reading

Issue 3: Just How Do You Define Innovation?

 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, thankfully, it does exist.

During my research, I came across the ways in which various prominent people and organizations defined this term. Care to match up the statement on the left with the correct source on the right?

 Issue 3: Just How Do You Define Innovation?

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