DT015
Apply a single standardized governance template to all workflow automations so governance overhead scales with the platform, not with each automation.
CyberTRIZ analysis · Process contradiction DT015 · one of 8,235 worked contradictions published by CyberTRIZ.AI
Regulations
Higher Automation of Digital Workflows vs. Lower Governance Complexity
Business Context. Automating more steps within digital workflows increases efficiency, but each automated step introduces its own configuration and monitoring requirements, which can multiply the governance complexity a platform team must manage.
Process TRIZ Resolution. Rather than governing each automated step individually, organizations should apply a standardized governance template to all workflow automations within the platform, so governance complexity grows with the platform rather than with each individual automation.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 6 (Universality) applies a standardized governance template across all workflow automations.
Principle 33 (Homogeneity) keeps governance requirements consistent regardless of how many automations exist.
Principle 2 (Taking Out) removes the need for bespoke governance configuration on each individual automation.
Expected Outcome
High workflow automation coverage
Manageable governance complexity
Consistent governance standards
Reduced governance overhead per automation
Decision Indicators
Each new automated workflow requires its own bespoke governance setup.
Governance complexity has grown faster than automation coverage.
No standardized governance template exists for workflow automation.
Platform teams struggle to keep pace with governance demands.
Governance inconsistency has been found across automated workflows.
If several of these indicators are present, the contradiction is likely active and the Process TRIZ resolution above should be evaluated.