Characters of Mahabharat- How it can be compared to present day Management
Duryodhana CEO who
practised negative management and negative tactics and never listened to
anybody except to his handpicked advisors and plotted his own failure.
Duschasana Deputy CEO whose only goal is to nod his
head for CEO.
Bheeshma Non-Executive
Chairman who could not prevent the wrongdoings of CEO due to excessive loyalty
to the CEO. Considered loyalty to CEO is loyalty to the Organisation.
Dridharashtra Executive Chairman who did not take any
advise seriously and blindfolded due to his loyalty and affection to son. First
example of failure due to inability to correct “conflict of interest”
Drona Independent
Director who could not correct his CEO due to his own conflict and blind
loyalty to individual than to organisation. Again failure due to inability to
correct conflict of interest.
Vidhura Whistle
blower and “go to” man to communicate most uncomfortable issues to opponents.
Karna- Brand
not fulfilled its potential despite all best qualities due to bad strategy, poor
loyalty and aligning with wrong brands.
Aswathama Failed
Strategist as he used emotions at wrong time. Though all qualities of being a
good strategist not able to position himself to plot his elevation in
organisation.
Sakuni Cunning
strategist who was responsible for plotting the downfall of his own CEO.
Salliyan Used
by Opponents in others camp and helped competition more than his own group. The
spy who loved me. Spy in an opponent camp.
Lord Krishna Leader
in true spirit who did not have any tile. Proved to the world that leadership
is responsibility and not authority. Classical mentor who mixed advice and
acted tough as and when required and ensured that his mentees achieve success.
Yudhishtir CEO
who always listened to his Mentor and his ministers and preferred most ethical
organisation.
Bheema A
bully in executing the strategy devised by mentor for his CEO and carried the
team on his shoulders at difficult times.
Arjun Mr.
Dependable for his CEO and who sub-ordinated his skill sets for the benefit
organisation and who followed his Mentor words in letter and spirit.
Nakula Silent
team player.
Sahadev Mr.
Whistle blower for his team and visionary who knows the future but preferred to
follow back seat approach.
Draupadi Mother
of POSH- invoked POSH in her own way and made sure that people who committed offence
under POSH goes punished. First person who invoke POSH when it was not law and
made sure that person who defame women gets punished.
Vikarna Loyal to
leader despite knowing leader is at fault. Conflicted between conscience and
commitment and chose the commitment finally.
Yuutsu Deserted
his brother camp to opponent camp to uphold his principles.
Abhimanyu A
great player but got into problem due to deceit and cunnings of competition.
Lesson unless we have a full knowledge never get into battle based on the
assurance or commitment of support by others.
Sisubala Performer
but did not correct his mistakes despite opportunities given and hence
annihilated by leader.
Kunti Responsible
for failure of a brand “Karna” though successful in protecting other brands
with the help of mentor and leader. Surrendered to leader to ensure the success
of her own brands at a cost of one of her brand. Poor brand Manager.
Gandhari Faithful
follower of a leader and not willing to change the leader nor able to persuade
Executive Chairman. Wasted all opportunities and hence could not prevent
bloodbath.
