What kind of bureaucracy would be necessary in a team? What are the minimum processes that should be?

Minimal bureaucracy and processes within the team should ensure a balance between control and flexibility, so as not to hinder work but also not to allow chaos. Usually, the following are necessary:

• Regular meetings (daily stand-ups, sprint planning) for synchronization and problem identification.
• Task management through a tracker (Jira, Trello, etc.) — to see status and priorities.
• Code review — to improve quality and share knowledge.
• Documentation of architecture and decisions — so new members can onboard quickly.
• Definition of roles and responsibilities — to avoid duplication and conflicts.
• Release and deployment processes — to minimize risks during rollout.

Depending on the scale and specifics of the project, processes for requirements management, testing, and risk management may be added. The main thing is that processes should be understandable and support team efficiency, not create unnecessary burden.