There might be ideas that work only in that particular context and you can't implement on your own outside of that. Otherwise, I agree with you. >Never do it.

There might be ideas that work only in that particular context and you can't implement on your own outside of that. Otherwise, I agree with you. >Never do it. It will never end up benefitting you, even if you find "allies" - who might even stab you in the back and take credit for the idea and then let you go once they get a promotion. That's why I said to get allies from the higher ups. Not your boss or your peers. Preferably business people. And you don't need to give them all the details. Just let them know if would make them look good, have their approval and use them as a shield.