Ignore this at your peril. Our script landed at the studio with a thud. We were fools. When a large group wrestles with a problem, and you come up with an effective solution, that thrill of the moment of providing consensus is so profound, it can cement the solution into your head, whether or not it's really the best. Seen it happen.
All decisions made by the old regime are subject to review.
All possible solutions are to be explored and considered, except those arrived at by the old regime. IN THE ROOM Second best to coming up with the idea yourself is to be in the room when the idea is proposed. The thing to keep in mind is that, creating a story is powerful fun. Everyone on a movie wants to do it. Everyone wants to play, to be a part of that creative fire.