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How to wow with service innovation: Trend-spotting approach to unique lifestyles

Strategic Direction

ISSN: 0258-0543

Article publication date: 10 August 2015

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The authors identified eight consumer trends, i.e. always on the go, always logged-in, quality information faster, nowism, look at me now, privacy, sustainable living and return on time (RoT), present across the three life-stage segments, i.e. young free and simple, chaos in my life and got my life back.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Citation

(2015), "How to wow with service innovation: Trend-spotting approach to unique lifestyles", Strategic Direction, Vol. 31 No. 9, pp. 21-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-06-2015-0091

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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