Analysis Quote by Victor Cheng
““quantitative analysis is often not useful in determining why a certain decision in a client organization was made and how certain processes (e.g., R&D, pricing decisions) in an organization are made.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Consulting Skills, 2020
Quantitative data alone cannot reveal the motivations behind organizational decisions or the nuances of internal processes.
In simple terms: Numbers don’t explain why choices are made.
Combine data with qualitative insight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- client strategy sessions
- product development meetings
- pricing workshops
- R&D reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you uncover the “why” behind a decision?
- What qualitative tools complement your data?
Quantitative methods may miss hidden cultural or political factors.