Bottom Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“Retroactive management emphasizes the bottom line.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Crisis, 1982
Retroactive management focuses on financial outcomes after events occur.
In simple terms: Management looks back at profit.
Prioritize proactive planning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business planning
- budget reviews
- performance analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you shift to forward‑looking metrics?
- What tools support proactive decision‑making?
Retrospective focus can ignore root causes of failure.