Second-Order Effects
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What is “Second-Order Effects”?
“While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.” — Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Key Points:
- Every action has a consequence, and each consequence has another consequence. These are called Second-Order Effects.
- Every change you make to a system will have Second-Order Effects, which may affect the system’s functionality.
- Be careful when making changes, they may have the opposite effect of what you aimed for.
Questions for Consideration:
- What are the probable consequences of a system change you’re considering?
- What are the probable consequences of those consequences?
- What can you do to minimize the probability and cost of unintended consequences?
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