The atmospheric conditions for a tornado can barely exist, yet a monster F5 tornado begins its path of destruction and ruin. Similarly, all of the conditions for a tornado can be clearly apparent, yet no tornados form. Is the same true of innovation in organizations? What are the key conditions that must be present for innovation to stand a chance of succeeding? Using the work of Davila et al. (2005) and Berkun (2007), consider the essential prerequisites to creativity, change, and innovation.