Module 7: Unintended Consequences

Problem solving isn’t finished once a solution has been implemented. Solutions need to be evaluated to measure their effectiveness and to see if they’re causing any unintended consequences. Understanding the unintended consequences related to a solution can lead to adjustments in the solution and/or improved solutions to similar problems in the future. Skilled problem solvers can anticipate unintended consequences before implementing a solution - this is known as risk assessment and will be discussed in the next module.