??? Encourage Open Dialogue: Created a collaborative space where the team can openly discuss new ideas and address concerns about system stability, ensuring all perspectives are heard. ?? Set Clear Objectives: Defined system integrity standards, so the team understands what must be preserved as we innovate, balancing creativity with reliability. ?? Embrace Flexibility with Guardrails: Allowed for experimental solutions within established boundaries, ensuring innovation doesn’t compromise critical processes. ?? Monitor Impact Continuously: Implemented ongoing monitoring to quickly catch any stability issues from new features, enabling swift adjustments to maintain system integrity.

The best strategy is the one aligned with the client expectations. If the client is expecting 100% uptime, then stability needs to be the primary focus. If the client wants bleeding edge features, this may come at a sacrifice in stability, because solutions have not seen the rest of time. Have a plan. A plan that was made WITH the client. And stick to the plan. Any deviations from the plan should be communicated upon discovery. This will keep expectations clear and both parties in the loop.