I agree with the author about how the risks are more obvious to higher ups than benefits and that is why rules generally stay the same. However, one thing that

I agree with the author about how the risks are more obvious to higher ups than benefits and that is why rules generally stay the same. However, one thing that I learned as a new parent is how important it is to have consistency! I think a lot of computer engineers (ie hacker news) would enjoy an organization which tinkers with policies to find the best way to do things... But I think with a large org things need to be pretty consistent. Now that said, I personally have bristled being in a company which wasn't flexible at all! So the key is to find a balance between consistency and flexibility, and give all levels of management and employees empowerment to find the best way to do things.