Because the component parts or problem spaces within overall wicked problems all affect each other, it is necessary to have an awareness of all these component parts before progressing to tackling a specific problem space. It is important to be aware of the effects that your changes to one problem space may have on other problem spaces. While private sector social change entities typically address one problem space at a time, it is necessary to do this as part of a coordinated strategy towards the entire wicked problem in order to avoid unintended negative consequences.
