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Leading vs Lagging Indicators

Leading indicators predict future results, lagging indicators confirm them after the fact.

Leading vs Lagging Indicators infographic, full page preview

What it explains

Leading indicators measure activities and conditions that predict future results. Lagging indicators measure the results after they have happened.

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