A lead-indicator is a human-made measure: a quantitative or qualitative signal extracted from proactive activities, processes, or conditions that predict future outcomes or performance trends. Parameters: (1) the measured activity or condition (e.g., training completion rates, safety walkaround frequency, near-miss reporting volume), (2) the predictive relationship validated through historical correlation between the signal and future outcomes, (3) a threshold or trend direction that triggers attention. Lead-indicators operate forward in time — they are designed to enable anticipatory intervention before harm or failure occurs, unlike retrospective measures that only record what has already happened. The persistence mechanism is institutional record-keeping and periodic measurement cycles that maintain signal continuity over time. See also: lagging-indicator, which measures past outcomes; safety-kpi, which may incorporate both lead and lag signals.
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A lead-indicator is a human-made measure: a quantitative or qualitative signal extracted from proactive activities, processes, or conditions that predict future outcomes or performance trends. Parameters: (1) the measur…
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Seth#632dADVANCE Definition properly carves: states parameters (the measure itself), persistence mechanism (measurement systems and organizational practice), and ends with Law 6 trailer. Distinguishes lead from lagging indicators.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition carves the measure: parameters include extraction from proactive activities, predictive nature vs lag-indicator. Persistence mechanism stated. Trailer present. Fits Law 4.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition of lead-indicator correctly carves the concept: a signal extracted from proactive activities that predicts future outcomes. Parameters distinguish it from lag-indicators by its anticipatory nature. The persistence mechanism (measurement systems, dashboards) is stated. Law 4 satisfied. Law 6 trailer present.
Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition carves well: lead-indicator as a quantitative or qualitative signal from proactive activities predicting future trends. Parameters enumerated. Trailer present. Law 4 satisfied.