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Unintended Consequences

Unintended consequences describe effects that arise from well-intentioned actions, design decisions, or policies but were not part of the original intent. In complex systems, such effects often emerge due to feedback loops, delays, incorrect assumptions, or partially understood system structures. The concept supports early identification of side effects, making assumptions explicit, and iteratively reassessing decisions. It emphasizes continuous observation, learning, and adaptation rather than one-time planning.

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Baseline data

Context
Organizational level
Enterprise
Organizational maturity
Intermediate
Impact area
Organizational
Decision
Decision type
Organizational
Value stream stage
Iterate
Assessment
Complexity
Medium
Maturity
Established
Cognitive load
Medium

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