In my process management journey, I have seen that in most cases, it is easier to deal with “too little” change/deviation, than “too much” change/deviation.
All trials are by default, designed for “too little” incremental improvement. The errors in judgement are easier to manage, without destroying your career.
However, “too much” is what really brings out ingenuity, but you might lose your job as the only learning. A “too much” deviation really gets people thinking. It typically happens by mistake, but it leads to a step change in process capabilities.
By all means, write policies around ensuring that change follows the “too little” path, but when mistakes bring a “too much” proposition, embrace it. That is where the real growth is.
– Osasu Oviawe