The Aslan phenomenon refers to situations in which people break existing rules to arrive at creative ways of doing a task.

Aslan Phenomenon

A circumstance that exists when people make rules, then follow them even after the situations to which they originally applied no longer exist.

Break

A pause or interruption in activity, work, or a process.

Existing Rules

Existing Rules are the established guidelines or regulations that govern the behavior or operations within a specific context.