Guide · 1 page

What Is a Leading Indicator Anyway?

Which weak signals should you be watching?

Serious incidents are rare, so the weak signals that come before them matter. This one-page guide explains what leading indicators are and what makes a good one, and notes that only 32% of companies use leading indicators and just 11% fully use technology.

Page 1 of the PDF

  • Six tests of a good leading indicator, from validity to timely feedback.
  • The gap: only 32% of companies use leading indicators, and just 11% fully use technology.

Who should read it?

Safety and operations leaders building or reviewing an indicator program.