“Process”, generally construed as a negative, synonymous with bureaucratic, cumbersome and unwieldy, gets an undeserved bad rap. There’s power in process. When the steps bring in various minds and encourage collaboration. Then its the key element of creating a truly synergistic environment. In an environment based on fear, process’ function is minimizing risk (versus managing risk). When process is about fear and power, it becomes the soul-sucking beast of its reputation.
Process isn’t a dirty word. The surrounding motivations and culture create the challenge. So, manage fear, and keep it from controlling your life.