Question: how do you manage innovation?
Answer: Be Exemplary. Words alone are insufficient. ... 
Expose And Respect The Innovation Process. A hidden process opens the door to anything and everything – and closes the door for innovators. ... 
Facilitate The Process. ... 
Recognize Step-By-Step Success. ... 
Start Talking. ... 
Build Bridges – Bust Barriers. ... 
Focus On The Customer. ... 
Open-Up.