How much structure is too much?

You want things labeled and organized, but if the system’s too rigid, people just stop using it. They’ll copy and paste their own versions, start saving outside the tool, or worse… update nothing at all.

I’ve worked on teams with great intent and a terrible folder structure.

We made rules, but no one followed them.

We standardized everything, forgetting to factor in user preference.

Where do you draw the line between structured and flexible?

When is a standard helpful, and when does it just become extra steps?