A concern with human capital invariably translates to a boost in the organization's bottom line. Investing in employees is good business. It's obvious human capital has intrinsic value, yet strikingly few CEOs say so publicly. Management must articulate this to employees, shareholders and board members. Don't discard your people with every hot trend.
Companies are highly malleable.
They can quickly point themselves in new directions, in technology, products and processes. Changes can often be ratified over a conference table within the space of an hour. Tempting as it may be to clean house every time you're smitten with a new strategy, you owe it to your people to consider them at least as malleable, as re-programmable, as your business goals. Invest in what you have. Don't go it alone.