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            • lagging indicators
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            • Old news. Some economic statistics move weeks or months after changes in the business cycle or inflation. They may not be a reliable guide to the current state of an economy or its future path. The Economist
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            • Another downside is that lagging indicators encourage a focus on outputs (a number-based measure of what has happened), rather than outcomes (what we wanted to achieve). - Bernard Marr & Co. by
            • Not only do they predict how your lagging indicators will perform, you should be able to influence them. - Professional Growth Systems by
            • The reactionary nature of lagging indicators makes them a poor gauge of prevention. For example, when managers see a low injury rate, they may become complacent and put safety on the bottom of their to-do list, when in fact, there are numerous risk factors present in the workplace that will contribute to future injuries - Ergo Plus by
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