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Fast Fixes Often Create the Next, Bigger Problem

Fast Fixes Often Create the Next, Bigger Problem

Fast Fixes Often Create the Next, Bigger Problem

Symptomatic fixes can remove the pressure to address root causes.

Symptomatic fixes can remove the pressure to address root causes.

Symptomatic fixes can remove the pressure to address root causes.

Shifting the burden creates dependency on fast relief while fundamentals worsen.

Shifting the burden creates dependency on fast relief while fundamentals worsen.

Shifting the burden creates dependency on fast relief while fundamentals worsen.

Shifting the burden creates dependency on fast relief while fundamentals worsen.

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Operating Question

What system structure, feedback loop, or incentive is producing this outcome?

What system structure, feedback loop, or incentive is producing this outcome?

What system structure, feedback loop, or incentive is producing this outcome?

Why It Matters

Shifting the burden creates dependency on fast relief while fundamentals worsen.

Supporting Evidence

Peter Senge on shifting the burden.

Research Notes

Use this as a systems diagnosis lens and test its fit against the specific operating context.

Practical Actions

Label symptom versus root fixes; track root metrics; schedule fundamental work.

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