In my experience, even the most well-intentioned business will struggle to evolve into a truly innovative company if it doesn’t incorporate key enablers for driving cultural change. Without attributes that breed creativity, transparency, and the open exchange of ideas and information – along with essential resources such as funding, staffing, and systems that drive and support breakthroughs – even the best innovation program will come up short. The following are measures that will pave the way for a culture that doesn’t instantly quash efforts to innovate.