In 1911 to 1912, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both set out to lead the first expedition to reach the South Pole. Both reached their destination, although Amundsen reached the destination four weeks ahead of Scott. Amundsen and his team returned to their base safely. Scott and his team died on their return journey.The reasons for one team’s success and the other team’s failure have been the subject of much discussion since then. The reasons for Scott’s failure to return are highlighted often (transportation selection, nutrition, route, etc.).I believe there are lessons to be learned here in terms of human resources and leadership, especially if you review the team members as employees. Both Scott and Amundsen had to make decisions regarding recruitment, training, supplies, safety, employee relations and performance management.