Do you feel like you can't afford to target funds for individual and team development?

Here are three reasons why holding off can be a risky choice:

• Keeping your top talent - in order for those associates with the greatest potential to help you in the future, you need to give them a reason to remain loyal to you and not to jump ship.
• Take advantage of the slow-down - when things are at their busiest (and they will be again) there's no time for development of individuals or teams.  Dont regret delaying development - choose to be proactive.
• Make a strategic move - by enhancing the productivity of key people in your workforce you can tap into their ideas about working smarter, leaner and more efficiently.

All engines need a tune-up to be at their top performance!  Ignoring the 'regular maintenance' that keeps the people in your organization ready for peak performance can be a short-sighted action that may be regretted down the road.  Let your people know that their contribution is something that you rely on.