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David DeLong Writer of Workforce Issues

Watching the November edition of the 2020 Masters at Augusta provided a useful metaphor for managing talent in the Covid-19 recession. When recruiting, developing and retaining your workforce, like golf, you can’t just rely on one element of your game.

In the run up to the Masters, the media went crazy over a guy named Bryson DeChambeau because of his unparalleled ability to drive the ball off the tee. But golf tournaments aren’t won just with great drives. The rest of DeChambeau’s game wasn’t good enough to catch Dustin Johnson and other Masters contenders. He finished 34th.

Are you letting part of your talent management game slide in a way that will be very costly for the business as you start to come out of the Covid-19 recession? Are you overly focused, for example, on recruiting or onboarding new hires virtually? Watch this short video as a reminder of the 7 places your workforce development game has a direct impact on your business performance. It will keep you focused on the big picture in spite of the daily demands that threaten to take your eye off the ball.