Not every process requirement carries equal weight. Some elements are core to process integrity and cannot be compromised; others are conventional or contextual and can be adapted. One of the most valuable skills in Indian process contexts is discriminating between these. Treating all requirements as rigid wastes effort on peripheral compliance.
Treating all requirements as flexible risks violating genuine essentials. The boundary between essential and adjustable isn’t arbitrary—it’s learnable through experience and relationship-transmitted knowledge. Seniors teach juniors which requirements truly matter. Experienced practitioners know which steps can be abbreviated and which cannot.
When navigating unfamiliar processes, seek guidance from someone experienced about where flexibility exists and where it doesn’t. This discrimination enables practical adaptation without compromising process integrity.
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