Effective management in Argo CD starts with keeping your Git repositories clean and well-structured. Use branch protection, proper naming conventions, and limit direct access to production clusters. Regularly sync applications to ensure configuration drift is minimized. It’s also wise to set up automated health checks and notifications for failed syncs. For larger teams, implementing RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) ensures that users only modify what they’re responsible for. Backing up your Argo CD configuration and secrets regularly adds another layer of safety. Combining these practices helps maintain consistency, reliability, and a smooth deployment flow across all your environments.