Always field the best possible team

The speaker shares their experience of transitioning from managing a small team to a larger one, highlighting the challenges faced when a team member took on additional responsibilities during a maternity cover. This decision led to a decline in performance, teaching the speaker the importance of maintaining a full and capable team. The speaker emphasizes the critical role of having the right people in the right roles and continuously developing them to ensure organizational success.

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of having a full team at all times?

What analogy does the speaker use to illustrate the importance of having the right team members in place?