There will be a constant temptation to do the work in a way that doesn’t make the work good or effective, but instead makes it convenient or easy. The path of least resistance generally doesn’t lead anywhere you’re interested in being, in my experience.
The key isn’t in being obstinate and insisting that only you know the one true path. It’s in rank... See more
Where this really becomes harmful, is when someone with a style that fits well with an agency, becomes management. This is when you see an entire department delivering work in a way that fits the preferences of a leader, rather than the needs of a problem or a client. Training a team of people to act as though your personal style is the only good w... See more