While we argue that the district's role in human capital management is central, it is equally important to recognize that districts can't do it alone. When it comes to human capital management, the interconnectednes of the components on the continuum means that a comprehensive strategy must deal effectively with each one or run the risk of undermining itself. Yet, most mid-to large-sized districts today lack the capacity to effectively handle all components of the continuum on their own. A district serious about managing human capital effectively must seek outside sources of expertise and build or augment key partnerships to help them fill in the gaps.