Ask the Double-Loop Question
Recognize when a repeated problem needs double-loop learning rather than another single-loop correction.
The move: fix errors, but test frames. Single-loop learning improves action inside the current frame. Double-loop learning tests whether the frame itself needs to change. Reflective practice needs both. The skill is choosing the right depth for the problem. Use single-loop for contained errors When the cause is clear and the governing rule is sound, improve the step. Update the checklist, clarify the owner, repair the handoff, or change the timing. Use double-loop for recurring patterns When the same issue survives multiple fixes, inspect the assumptions: what must be true for our current approach to work? What are we avoiding…
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