Governance evolution

Static governance models set you up for failure. As organizations grow and change, governance must adapt. Build evolution into your governance model from the start.

Plan for scale. What works for 50 people breaks at 500. Design governance tiers that activate as you grow. Start simple, add complexity only when necessary. Document triggers for governance updates. Learn from other systems. Study how successful design systems evolved their governance. Adapt their lessons to your context.

Remember that governance serves the system. When it becomes a burden, it needs reform.