The Fallacy of Process is the idea that by adding consistency and predictability to a shared workflow, a given process is inherently valuable. A good process can multiply your team’s productivity, but a bad, broken, or outdated process can have a compounding effect, costing your department more than any line item on its budget. Managers at all levels would do well to heed this advice. It can be difficult to identify sources of friction and honestly evaluate processes when you’re not the one tasked with implementing them.