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Design learning systems with separate single-loop feedback…

Design learning systems with separate single-loop feedback (detecting and correcting errors within existing frameworks) and double-loop feedback (questioning the framework itself when single-loop corrections fail repeatedly).

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Single-loop learning adjusts actions within existing… (double-loop learning questions the framework), Double-loop learning requires questioning the framework… (double-loop learning requires questioning framework), and Raw experience, without reflection, does not produce… (experience without reflection doesn't produce learning). Argyris's distinction becomes a design principle — build systems with two levels of learning.