The seven dimensions of culture provide lens that can help leaders take steps to enhance the conditions for innovation. Flexibility Honouring everyone's input Diversity Trusting, open environment Team based work Deliberate process Training Encouragement for skills development Relationships Tools Emotional support Balanced assessment Learning from failure rather than punishing Trying new things Risk Taking Rewards Aligned with organisational goals Recognition Intrinsic motivation Individualised Goals What, but not how Specific call for innovation Resources Funding Time Authority to act Knowledge Wide scope search Uncensored, unfiltered, unsummarised Free-flowing Tie to strategic plan 'Stretch' Clear case for need