As written in Forbes (Links to an external site.) article, there are 12 steps any organization can take to be driven by innovation as Culture of open-mindedness - to allow for new ideas, failure, and learning from the process. Celebrate Failure - celebrating failure allows people to be more creative. Maximize your strengths Stop focusing on products and services, emphasize existing assets and skills, and build on core competencies. Be Disruptive, change the norm, and do not get caught in a cycle. Marketplace exploration - look at competitors that include other sectors. Provide Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs work environment. Invest in employee personas & knowledge. Solicit feedback anonymously Invest in continuous training and provide opportunities and time to collaborate and innovate