Readiness to innovate is a fourth crucial element in a culture which supports innovation. Governments can plan for innovation by developing demonstration and pilot projects, providing funding for new approaches, and supporting innovative ideas. Without a research and development function, government will remain reactive, trailing the needs of society instead of being in the forefront of innovating to deal with challenges. Planned change strategies play a key role in encouraging and formalizing change. The role of ideology in innovation cannot be ignored- innovation does not just happen.
Innovative organizations plan for it and build it into their capacity.
Business plans include implementation strategies . Major changes in the political and bureaucratic agendas create the context and the content for innovation to happen. Major change agendas offer the time and capacity to consult widely in creating innovations. As a result, they have the potential to meet real needs in a manner acceptable to clients and providers. Planned changes should recognize the power relationships that result from the changes.