In the first part of this article mini-series I demonstrated, based on my original research, that for innovation to exist, you must be able to create a culture of innovation, first. A culture of innovation exists when leaders give their employees autonomy, employees show accountability and are willing to try things (even if it means that they might fail), and team members are capable of holding constructive disagreement, in which they are willing to be vulnerable with each other, offer direct and honest feedback, and be receptive to such feedback.
