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Zagreb\u2019s history reflects itself in its infrastructure and monuments as well as in numerous parks and through cultural events. Its history forms a foundation that explains its urban lifestyle and offers 19 theaters, 24 museums and 65 galleries. The offer ranges from exploring sights in the old part of town, the must\u00ad see trip to Kaptol, the Zagreb cathedral, and the famous Ban Jelacic square. Apart from the sights in the city center, Zagreb has an exciting night life and an abundance of terraces for coffee lovers as well as superior shopping. Flagship stores of world renown brands are nested around the downtown area of Ban Jelacic Square as well as in larger shopping centers located around the city.
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The Westin Zagreb encompasses modern-day luxury in the in the very center of Zagreb and features 340 luxurious rooms and suites, all with the unique sleeping program, Heavenly bed. The rooms and suites are comfortable, spacious, overlooking the center of Croatia\u2019s vibrant capital, Zagreb. Specially equipped and lavishly furbished Westin Guest Office Suites, as well as the Deluxe and Presidential suites, boasting breath taking views of Zagreb and featuring 24/7 room service and all the special VIP treatments and perks that special guests need, The Westin Zagreb is the second home for many international dignitaries and everyone looking for impeccable service and lavish accommodation.
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The 13 multi functional event venues of different sizes within The Westin Zagreb, including the beautiful Crystal ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, are the ideal place for all sorts of events; from conferences, international congresses, business meetings, to various galas, lavish banquets and weddings. The modern wellness and fitness center with the indoor pool, beauty center and saunas are a favorite leisure and relaxing spot for hotel guests.
\nThe post Book Your Stay at The Westin Zagreb Hotel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Zagreb, the new star on Europe\u2019s tourist map, is the center of Croatia\u2019s business, cultural, and political life. It represents a charming blend of a city that is rich with a long and exciting history and a modern mid-European spirit.\nZagreb\u2019s history reflects itself in its infrastructure and monuments as well as in numerous parks and through cultural events. Its history forms a foundation that explains its urban lifestyle and offers 19 theaters, 24 museums and 65 galleries. The offer ranges from exploring sights in the old part of town, the must\u00ad see trip to Kaptol, the Zagreb cathedral, and the famous Ban Jelacic square. Apart from the sights in the city center, Zagreb has an exciting night life and an abundance of terraces for coffee lovers as well as superior shopping. Flagship stores of world renown brands are nested around the downtown area of Ban Jelacic Square as well as in larger shopping centers located around the city.\n\nThe Westin Zagreb encompasses modern-day luxury in the in the very center of Zagreb and features 340 luxurious rooms and suites, all with the unique sleeping program, Heavenly bed. The rooms and suites are comfortable, spacious, overlooking the center of Croatia\u2019s vibrant capital, Zagreb. Specially equipped and lavishly furbished Westin Guest Office Suites, as well as the Deluxe and Presidential suites, boasting breath taking views of Zagreb and featuring 24/7 room service and all the special VIP treatments and perks that special guests need, The Westin Zagreb is the second home for many international dignitaries and everyone looking for impeccable service and lavish accommodation.\n\nThe 13 multi functional event venues of different sizes within The Westin Zagreb, including the beautiful Crystal ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, are the ideal place for all sorts of events; from conferences, international congresses, business meetings, to various galas, lavish banquets and weddings. The modern wellness and fitness center with the indoor pool, beauty center and saunas are a favorite leisure and relaxing spot for hotel guests.\nThe post Book Your Stay at The Westin Zagreb Hotel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-11-19T10:04:20+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-19T10:04:47+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-114.jpg", "tags": [ "event organization", "hotel", "zagreb", "Destinations", "Hotels and venues", "MUST READ", "WHERE AND WHY" ], "summary": "Zagreb, the new star on Europe\u2019s tourist map, is the center of Croatia\u2019s business, cultural, and political life. It represents a charming blend of a city that is rich with a long and exciting history and a modern mid-European spirit." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/adria-hotel-forum-2020-returns-to-zagreb/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/adria-hotel-forum-2020-returns-to-zagreb/", "title": "Adria Hotel Forum 2020 Returns to Zagreb", "content_html": "The annual conference attracts prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and advisers. Recently, AHF was acquired by renowned global hospitality event organizer Bench Events\u00a0and will now serve as a satellite event for a new series of hotel investment conferences titled \u2018IDEEA\u2019 focusing on the CEE, SEE, and CIS regions. A flagship IDEEA conference is planned to be held in Prague in May 2020 and further related conferences are expected to be announced soon.
\nAdria Hotel Forum 2020 focuses on growth opportunities with the widening pipeline of new hotel products that are being added to the regional market. Conference sessions are designed to cover essential knowledge-exchange between hotel investment decision makers while discussing transforming trends and future implications for the regional industry.
\nThe Adriatic and Balkan region\u2019s hospitality industry has faced various shifts over the past year. Where some markets like Croatia are facing stiff competition from Greece and Turkey, other destinations like Montenegro, Albania and Slovenia continue to attract hotel investors due to stronger growth in tourism. The 2019 figures for the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index show Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania all moving up several places over the last year. Hotel owners, investors and operators from the region\u2019s key high-growth markets are expected to gather at the Forum for deal-making, networking and discussions during the two-day event.
\nAccording to Adria Hotel Forum\u2019s organizers, international investors are mostly interested in key city markets. However, there is also interest in Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro for coastal resort projects. There are more local than international investors driving core interest despite margins being higher compared to the rest of Europe. Many portfolio transactions took place within the last three years. Therefore, it is expected that new transactions will be mostly single-asset deals.
\nThe post Adria Hotel Forum 2020 Returns to Zagreb appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The Adria Hotel Forum (AHF), the premier tourism and hotel investment conference in South-Eastern Europe, returns to Zagreb on February 18th – 19th, 2020.\nThe annual conference attracts prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and advisers. Recently, AHF was acquired by renowned global hospitality event organizer Bench Events\u00a0and will now serve as a satellite event for a new series of hotel investment conferences titled \u2018IDEEA\u2019 focusing on the CEE, SEE, and CIS regions. A flagship IDEEA conference is planned to be held in Prague in May 2020 and further related conferences are expected to be announced soon.\nAdria Hotel Forum 2020 focuses on growth opportunities with the widening pipeline of new hotel products that are being added to the regional market. Conference sessions are designed to cover essential knowledge-exchange between hotel investment decision makers while discussing transforming trends and future implications for the regional industry.\nThe Adriatic and Balkan region\u2019s hospitality industry has faced various shifts over the past year. Where some markets like Croatia are facing stiff competition from Greece and Turkey, other destinations like Montenegro, Albania and Slovenia continue to attract hotel investors due to stronger growth in tourism. The 2019 figures for the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index show Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania all moving up several places over the last year. Hotel owners, investors and operators from the region\u2019s key high-growth markets are expected to gather at the Forum for deal-making, networking and discussions during the two-day event.\nAccording to Adria Hotel Forum\u2019s organizers, international investors are mostly interested in key city markets. However, there is also interest in Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro for coastal resort projects. There are more local than international investors driving core interest despite margins being higher compared to the rest of Europe. Many portfolio transactions took place within the last three years. Therefore, it is expected that new transactions will be mostly single-asset deals.\nThe post Adria Hotel Forum 2020 Returns to Zagreb appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-09-13T09:58:52+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-09-13T09:58:52+02:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/JOC_7589-Custom.jpg", "tags": [ "zagreb", "NEWS", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-hilton-garden-inn-zagreb-croatia/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/hotel-hilton-garden-inn-zagreb-croatia/", "title": "Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb, Croatia", "content_html": "Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb has total of 153 rooms, 75 twin rooms and 78 king rooms. It also has 5 flexible meetings & banquet space located on 8th floor with panoramic city view.
\nThe post Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb, Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The hotel is located just 3 km of historic Zagreb, this modern hotel is nestled between business district and city centre on walking distance from main city attractions and it is ideal place for both, leisure and business guests.\nHilton Garden Inn Zagreb has total of 153 rooms, 75 twin rooms and 78 king rooms. It also has 5 flexible meetings & banquet space located on 8th floor with panoramic city view.\nThe post Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb, Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-05-27T10:02:12+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-05-27T10:02:12+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Garden-inn.jpg", "tags": [ "croatia", "zagreb", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "SEEmice.com recommendations" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/canopy-by-hilton-zagreb-city-center-croatia/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/canopy-by-hilton-zagreb-city-center-croatia/", "title": "Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Center, Croatia", "content_html": "The hotel is home to 151 guestrooms, including 55 premium rooms and eight spacious suites and two modern, connected and unconventional meeting rooms on the 1st floor, named after famous inventors Penkala and Tesla, which are ideal for smaller meetings and social events such as cocktail receptions and presentations.
\nThe post Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Center, Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Hotel Canopy by Hilton Zagreb is situated in the heart of Croatia\u2019s capital, near the numerous tourist and cultural attractions and the upcoming Branimir entertainment mall.\nThe hotel is home to 151 guestrooms, including 55 premium rooms and eight spacious suites and two modern, connected and unconventional meeting rooms on the 1st floor, named after famous inventors Penkala and Tesla, which are ideal for smaller meetings and social events such as cocktail receptions and presentations.\nThe post Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Center, Croatia appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-05-24T10:26:02+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-05-24T10:26:02+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/ZAGZC_Tesla-meeting-room.jpg", "tags": [ "zagreb", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "SEEmice.com recommendations" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/first-city-hotel-of-amadria-park-hotel-group/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/first-city-hotel-of-amadria-park-hotel-group/", "title": "First City Hotel of Amadria Park Hotel Group", "content_html": "As for the building was built in 1923, 14.5 million EUR was invested in this project, and all the original details were preserved when the process of renovation started. The hotel has total of 112 rooms and one smaller meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people.
\nThe post First City Hotel of Amadria Park Hotel Group appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Last day of November 2018, the Amadria Park hotel group opened its first city hotel, in Zagreb, under the name Amadria Park Hotel Capital.\nAs for the building was built in 1923, 14.5 million EUR was invested in this project, and all the original details were preserved when the process of renovation started. The hotel has total of 112 rooms and one smaller meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people.\nThe post First City Hotel of Amadria Park Hotel Group appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-04-03T12:04:26+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-04-03T12:04:26+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Amadria-park.jpg", "tags": [ "New hotel", "zagreb", "MUST READ", "New and improved", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/say-hello-to-canopy-by-hilton-in-zagreb/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/say-hello-to-canopy-by-hilton-in-zagreb/", "title": "Say Hello to Canopy by Hilton in Zagreb", "content_html": "Guests can grab a complimentary Canopy Bike and explore the many nearby attractions, where there are shops, restaurants, and nightlife in every direction. The hotel will be opened in October and will be home to 151 guestrooms, including 55 premium rooms and eight spacious suites designed for your comfort with free Wi-Fi, a 49-inch TV, refrigerator, Nespresso\u00ae machine, and bed designed exclusively for Canopy in Zagreb.
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Suites offer more space and privacy plus comfy extras like robes and Canopy Socks. The interiors of the hotel is inspired by the local neighborhood, modernism and street art. For breakfast, guests can start their day with an inclusive artisan breakfast in Canopy Central or have a Canopy Breakfast Bag delivered to their door. The onsite ReUnion Restaurant evokes the story of the neighborhood\u2019s food heritage. Once home to the Union chocolate factory, the first chocolate maker in Southeastern Europe, it is now the ideal place for new culinary experiences in Zagreb. Fresh local ingredients from Dolac market will be used in Chef\u2019s everyday creations, offering an authentic and delightful menu. Each evening, the Canopy Central Bar will be hosting a complimentary tasting of local drinks and bites for hotel guests.
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For meetings and events, Zagreb is a great choice as it is superbly connected by its recently expanded airport which is just 20 minutes away from Canopy by Hilton Zagreb. The hotel has two modern, connected and unconventional meeting rooms on the 1st floor, named after famous inventors Penkala and Tesla, which are ideal for smaller meetings and social events such as cocktail receptions and presentations.
Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, retreat zone and transfer lounge for early check in and late check out, filtered spring water station, valet parking , spacious 24-hour fitness center and enthusiastic staff providing guest-directed services.
\nThe post Say Hello to Canopy by Hilton in Zagreb appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The hotel, which joins Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik in the brand\u2019s European portfolio, is situated in the heart of Croatia\u2019s capital, near the numerous tourist and cultural attractions and the upcoming Branimir entertainment mall.\nGuests can grab a complimentary Canopy Bike and explore the many nearby attractions, where there are shops, restaurants, and nightlife in every direction. The hotel will be opened in October and will be home to 151 guestrooms, including 55 premium rooms and eight spacious suites designed for your comfort with free Wi-Fi, a 49-inch TV, refrigerator, Nespresso\u00ae machine, and bed designed exclusively for Canopy in Zagreb.\nSuites offer more space and privacy plus comfy extras like robes and Canopy Socks. The interiors of the hotel is inspired by the local neighborhood, modernism and street art. For breakfast, guests can start their day with an inclusive artisan breakfast in Canopy Central or have a Canopy Breakfast Bag delivered to their door. The onsite ReUnion Restaurant evokes the story of the neighborhood\u2019s food heritage. Once home to the Union chocolate factory, the first chocolate maker in Southeastern Europe, it is now the ideal place for new culinary experiences in Zagreb. Fresh local ingredients from Dolac market will be used in Chef\u2019s everyday creations, offering an authentic and delightful menu. Each evening, the Canopy Central Bar will be hosting a complimentary tasting of local drinks and bites for hotel guests.\nFor meetings and events, Zagreb is a great choice as it is superbly connected by its recently expanded airport which is just 20 minutes away from Canopy by Hilton Zagreb. The hotel has two modern, connected and unconventional meeting rooms on the 1st floor, named after famous inventors Penkala and Tesla, which are ideal for smaller meetings and social events such as cocktail receptions and presentations.\nHotel offers free Wi-Fi, retreat zone and transfer lounge for early check in and late check out, filtered spring water station, valet parking , spacious 24-hour fitness center and enthusiastic staff providing guest-directed services.\nThe post Say Hello to Canopy by Hilton in Zagreb appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-10-25T09:33:56+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-10-25T09:33:56+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/ReUnion-restaurant-render-big.jpg", "tags": [ "New hotel", "zagreb", "Hotels and venues", "MUST READ", "New and improved", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/canopy-by-hilton-opens-in-zagreb/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/canopy-by-hilton-opens-in-zagreb/", "title": "Canopy by Hilton Opens in Zagreb", "content_html": "The hotel will have 151 accommodation units, including 55 premium rooms and eight spacious suites. Also, within the hotel there will be ReUnion restaurant, where authentic
\ncuisine specialties from fresh local ingredients will be brought together, and every evening at
\nthe Canopy Central Caf\u00e9 Bar delicious snacks will be made and drinks from local craft breweries and wineries. There will also be two smaller meeting rooms on the 1st floor.
The post Canopy by Hilton Opens in Zagreb appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "In the center of Zagreb, in October this year, opening of the Canopy by Hilton hotel is announced, which is the second in Europe next to Reykjavik.\nThe hotel will have 151 accommodation units, including 55 premium rooms and eight spacious suites. Also, within the hotel there will be ReUnion restaurant, where authentic\ncuisine specialties from fresh local ingredients will be brought together, and every evening at\nthe Canopy Central Caf\u00e9 Bar delicious snacks will be made and drinks from local craft breweries and wineries. There will also be two smaller meeting rooms on the 1st floor.\nThe post Canopy by Hilton Opens in Zagreb appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-10-05T16:11:53+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-10-05T16:11:53+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/canopy.jpg", "tags": [ "zagreb", "New and improved", "NEWS" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/10-years-of-value-creation-through-innovation/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/10-years-of-value-creation-through-innovation/", "title": "10 Years of Value Creation Through Innovation", "content_html": "Over 150 key people from leading regional companies and partners of Innovation Institute gathered together to celebrate this anniversary at the Westin Hotel.
\nThe Innovation Institute’s focus is on structuring value-creation strategies, rather than redistributing existing ones, in order to successfully develop ambidextrous innovation systems. In this way, the company simultaneously balances efficiency of exploiting the existing business and maximizing it`s value (exploitation), and innovation where it explores and develops new strategic opportunities to create value in a new business endeavor (exploration).
\nDuring the celebration, President of the Academic Council and founder of the Innovation Institute, Professor Goran Vlasic, and Professor John Deighton from Harvard Business School, addressed to the participants with past and future plans of the Institute as well as existing and new challenges that emerge for all organizations. Vlasic thanked all partners for long-term co-operations, but stressed the importance of their depth and scope which grow year after year and are intensified through the development of value creation strategies through innovations at all organizational levels. Prof. Deighton from Harvard pointed out the importance of the Institute’s work for the academic and business community worldwide and a remarkable contribution the Innovation Institute had on understanding creativity and innovation at the individual and company level.
\nThe post 10 Years of Value Creation Through Innovation appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The Innovation Institute, non-profit organization that integrates academia and business practice in developing individuals and companies’ innovation potentials, has celebrated 10 years since its foundation in 2008.\nOver 150 key people from leading regional companies and partners of Innovation Institute gathered together to celebrate this anniversary at the Westin Hotel.\nThe Innovation Institute’s focus is on structuring value-creation strategies, rather than redistributing existing ones, in order to successfully develop ambidextrous innovation systems. In this way, the company simultaneously balances efficiency of exploiting the existing business and maximizing it`s value (exploitation), and innovation where it explores and develops new strategic opportunities to create value in a new business endeavor (exploration).\nDuring the celebration, President of the Academic Council and founder of the Innovation Institute, Professor Goran Vlasic, and Professor John Deighton from Harvard Business School, addressed to the participants with past and future plans of the Institute as well as existing and new challenges that emerge for all organizations. Vlasic thanked all partners for long-term co-operations, but stressed the importance of their depth and scope which grow year after year and are intensified through the development of value creation strategies through innovations at all organizational levels. Prof. Deighton from Harvard pointed out the importance of the Institute’s work for the academic and business community worldwide and a remarkable contribution the Innovation Institute had on understanding creativity and innovation at the individual and company level.\nThe post 10 Years of Value Creation Through Innovation appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-10-01T15:21:12+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-10-01T15:21:44+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/seebtm-naslovna.jpg", "tags": [ "10 years", "Innovation Institute", "zagreb", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ambidexterity-equally-important-for-individuals-as-it-is-for-companies/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/ambidexterity-equally-important-for-individuals-as-it-is-for-companies/", "title": "Ambidexterity \u2013 Equally Important for Individuals as It Is for Companies", "content_html": "We (even as managers) are not designed for innovation. Our mind makes mistakes and it resists focusing on questioning, redefining and creating. But the good thing is that our mind can be tricked once you understand the principles behind it. The key is to understand ambidexterity at the level of an individual. There it refers to one\u2019s ability to balance convergent and divergent thinking. With convergent thinking we make choices, while with divergent thinking we create choices. Different choices and problems require different types of thinking. The process that allows us to shift (or balance) between these two types of thinking is, what prof. Laureiro Martinez from ETH Zurich named \u201ccognitive flexibility\u201d.
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When faced with problems, we can flexibly change our way of thinking or our point of view. It gives us the ability to break conventional rules of thinking, adopt new strategies or build novel combinations of stored knowledge. Convergent thinking is related to exploitation while divergent can be associated to exploration capabilities. In business context, exploitation refers to optimization and usage of existing business capacities, while exploration refers to creation of new value that lies in opportunities both inside and outside the company. The issue is that problems, tasks and decisions related with exploration on one side, and exploitation on the other, are not the same. Whether it`s about exploration or exploitation, key is to adapt our thinking processes by identifying problem components and reflecting upon them.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/SEEbtm_eng_2_fin.jpg\")
For individuals, focusing on exploitation is never a problem \u2013 as it is our \u201cnatural\u201d mode of thinking. On the other hand, exploration should focus on a structured approach to identifying and challenging underlying principles, which in return require significant brain resources (as it is \u201cunnatural\u201d). Each type of thinking, has its challenges but switching between them with recognition and reflection on the right timing to switch, allows us to embrace all the potential of ambidexterity and the opportunity for a company to strategically pursue innovation.
\nFor more information visit: www.innovation-institute.eu
\nThe post Ambidexterity – Equally Important for Individuals as It Is for Companies appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Why companies, although led by the idea that \u201cthe only constant is change\u201d, still fail to strategically pursue innovation? The reason is simple \u2013 because it is hard and one\u2019s mind gives in. Therefore, for companies to innovate it is necessary for employees to understand their own brain (regardless whether it is top management or talents).\nWe (even as managers) are not designed for innovation. Our mind makes mistakes and it resists focusing on questioning, redefining and creating. But the good thing is that our mind can be tricked once you understand the principles behind it. The key is to understand ambidexterity at the level of an individual. There it refers to one\u2019s ability to balance convergent and divergent thinking. With convergent thinking we make choices, while with divergent thinking we create choices. Different choices and problems require different types of thinking. The process that allows us to shift (or balance) between these two types of thinking is, what prof. Laureiro Martinez from ETH Zurich named \u201ccognitive flexibility\u201d.\n\nWhen faced with problems, we can flexibly change our way of thinking or our point of view. It gives us the ability to break conventional rules of thinking, adopt new strategies or build novel combinations of stored knowledge. Convergent thinking is related to exploitation while divergent can be associated to exploration capabilities. In business context, exploitation refers to optimization and usage of existing business capacities, while exploration refers to creation of new value that lies in opportunities both inside and outside the company. The issue is that problems, tasks and decisions related with exploration on one side, and exploitation on the other, are not the same. Whether it`s about exploration or exploitation, key is to adapt our thinking processes by identifying problem components and reflecting upon them.\n\nFor individuals, focusing on exploitation is never a problem \u2013 as it is our \u201cnatural\u201d mode of thinking. On the other hand, exploration should focus on a structured approach to identifying and challenging underlying principles, which in return require significant brain resources (as it is \u201cunnatural\u201d). Each type of thinking, has its challenges but switching between them with recognition and reflection on the right timing to switch, allows us to embrace all the potential of ambidexterity and the opportunity for a company to strategically pursue innovation.\nFor more information visit: www.innovation-institute.eu\nThe post Ambidexterity – Equally Important for Individuals as It Is for Companies appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-08-08T12:18:15+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-08-08T12:18:15+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-54.jpg", "tags": [ "ambitexterity", "Innovation Institute", "zagreb", "Trends" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/business-and-congress-hotel-in-zagreb-hotel-aristos/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/business-and-congress-hotel-in-zagreb-hotel-aristos/", "title": "Business and Congress Hotel in Zagreb \u2013 hotel Aristos", "content_html": "Hotel Aristos has all the comforts of a standard luxury property. Hotel offers pleasant stay in 150 deluxe and comfort rooms with free usage of gym, business center, complimentary outdoor parking and hotel garage. Guests can experience gourmet dining, a Wellness & Spa center, a cutting edge conference facility and top quality services.
\nThe hotel\u2019s conference facilities include a congress reception, a plenary Grand hall for large events up to 300 seats as well as seven multi functional meeting rooms ideal for workshops and trainings. Vitrum salon, Lounge bar Momento and terrace can be a great venues for cocktails, welcome drinks or other gatherings. The state of the art technology and the flexibility of the space gives a opportunity that space can be adapted in line with various requirements and settings.
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Restaurant Tiara is a right choice for lunch or dinner with national and international dishes and hotel bar with summer terrace can be ideal place to take a break during the day with wide selection of drinks, hot and cold beverages, fruit salads, snacks and sandwiches and
\nexcellent pastries. Relaxing moments you can find in Aristos Wellness & Spa center where you can experience spa zone with bio, infrared, steam, hydro massage or you can choose some of the integrated beauty programs, exclusive professional face and body care treatments.
Unique massages and wellness rituals will provide you with a feeling of being genuinely relaxed, revitalized, and comfortable; and will bring your body and soul into balance. Do not miss special city break, weekend and family packages.
\nHotel Aristos \u2013 your hotel in Zagreb!
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\n", "content_text": "Four star Aristos Hotel is located in New Zagreb, only a few minutes drive from Zagreb Airport, to city center and with easy access to highway.\nHotel Aristos has all the comforts of a standard luxury property. Hotel offers pleasant stay in 150 deluxe and comfort rooms with free usage of gym, business center, complimentary outdoor parking and hotel garage. Guests can experience gourmet dining, a Wellness & Spa center, a cutting edge conference facility and top quality services.\nThe hotel\u2019s conference facilities include a congress reception, a plenary Grand hall for large events up to 300 seats as well as seven multi functional meeting rooms ideal for workshops and trainings. Vitrum salon, Lounge bar Momento and terrace can be a great venues for cocktails, welcome drinks or other gatherings. The state of the art technology and the flexibility of the space gives a opportunity that space can be adapted in line with various requirements and settings.\nRestoran Tiara\nRestaurant Tiara is a right choice for lunch or dinner with national and international dishes and hotel bar with summer terrace can be ideal place to take a break during the day with wide selection of drinks, hot and cold beverages, fruit salads, snacks and sandwiches and\nexcellent pastries. Relaxing moments you can find in Aristos Wellness & Spa center where you can experience spa zone with bio, infrared, steam, hydro massage or you can choose some of the integrated beauty programs, exclusive professional face and body care treatments.\nUnique massages and wellness rituals will provide you with a feeling of being genuinely relaxed, revitalized, and comfortable; and will bring your body and soul into balance. Do not miss special city break, weekend and family packages.\nHotel Aristos \u2013 your hotel in Zagreb!\nThe post Business and Congress Hotel in Zagreb – hotel Aristos appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-04-17T14:55:00+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-04-17T14:55:42+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/1-3.jpg", "tags": [ "accomodation", "congress hall", "croatia", "events", "hotel", "hotel aristos", "meetings", "restaurant", "zagreb", "Hotels and venues" ] } ] }