surveyed, we found that people are more willing and able to innovate in faster-growing economies and in geographies with higher labor-productivity growth. And the stakes are enormous: Accenture calculates that global gross domestic product would increase by up to US$8 trillion by 2028 if innovation mindset in all countries were raised by 10 percent. No matter who or where they are, if people feel a sense of belonging and are valued by their employers for their unique contributions, perspectives and circumstances, they are empowered to innovate more. 3 GETTING TO EQUAL 2019: CREATING A CULTURE THAT DRIVES INNOVATION