Every day the leaders, managers, and CEOs of the business world proceed at the helm of their vessel, without an accurate understanding of the state of the company below decks. Complacency creates an environment of reactive resource planning. In business, you need to be able to shift course quickly, and the linchpin is having accurate information about your team and the skills needed to keep alignment. Ignoring this aspect of leading people can carry grave consequences.
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