I run a RFC process for an open source project and it works quite well.
I do not love the “Yes, if” attitude though. Putting a condition on something really hinders the creative process. You end up designing by committee or rallying behind the “approvers” which makes for bad design in my opinion.
In comedy improv, there is a concept of “yes, and”. It is much more empowering. You accept the reality as is and build on top of it. If the changes get picked up, then it was meant to be. It helps foster trust in each other leading to great organic discovery on the way to being accepted.
I do not love the “Yes, if” attitude though. Putting a condition on something really hinders the creative process. You end up designing by committee or rallying behind the “approvers” which makes for bad design in my opinion.
In comedy improv, there is a concept of “yes, and”. It is much more empowering. You accept the reality as is and build on top of it. If the changes get picked up, then it was meant to be. It helps foster trust in each other leading to great organic discovery on the way to being accepted.