The document discusses force field analysis for effective workforce planning. It provides examples of restraining and compelling forces that can respectively impede or facilitate workforce planning. Restraining forces include other projects occurring at the same time and budget constraints, while compelling forces include the potential retirement of 30% of the workforce within 5 years and the need for additional resources for a new initiative. The document encourages identifying relevant restraining and compelling forces at the beginning of workforce planning to leverage supportive forces and mitigate obstacles.