CHANAKYA & His leadership ideas

Radhakrishnan Pillai Ranjit Shetty

Director Chanakya Institute of Public leadership, University of Mumbai

Chanakyas management
We are going to focus on one thinker today He is regarded as the Guru of Strategy All that western world is talking in the management field has been perfected by him centuries ago

Chanakya
Born in 3rd Century B.C. Vishnugupta Kautilya - Chanakya Vowed to Pull down Nanda Dynasty Chandragupta Maurya King Maker Responsible for the defeat of Alexander in India Ashoka Indias first global emperor Wrote Kautilyas Arthashastra & Chanakya Niti

Kautilyas Arthashastra
Known as a Book of Economics, state craft, punishments, warfare, strategy. Its a Book of Total Management Written in Sanskrit About 6000 sutras 15 books, 150 chapters 180 sections 15 Books Describes specialised sciences like Gemology, Ayurveda, Architecture, etc Survives the Test of Time as the book has been worked on based on the psychology of Human.

Fundamentals of Management

Economics

Law

Foreign Policies

War

One Arrow may or may not kill the enemy, But an man using his sharpened intellect can destroy the king along with his whole kingdom The inner Shatru is killed with a sharp intellect !!!

Chanakyas Sutras. On Team work, Productivity and Leadership

Wealth

Wealth is not only what is with you but is in you !!!

4 stages of wealth
Wealth Identification Wealth Creation Wealth Management Wealth Distribution

Do your calculations first

All undertakings are dependent first on the treasury. Therefore, he (the leader) should look to the treasury first (2.8.1-2)

Attitude of a Leader
In the happiness of the subjects lies the benefit of the king and in what is beneficial to the subjects is his own benefit. What is dear to himself is not beneficial to the king, but what is dear to the subjects is beneficial to him (1.19.34)

Energy
If the king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is slack (and lazy in performing his duties) the subjects will also be lazy, thereby, eat into his wealth. Besides, a lazy king will easily fall into the hands of the enemies. Hence the king should himself always be energetic (1.19.1-5)

Consult and then start

All undertakings should be preceded by consultation. Holding a consultation with only one, he may not be able to reach a decision in difficult matters. With more councilors it is difficult to reach decisions and maintain secrecy (1.15.2,35,40) Therefore sit and counsel with those who are matured in intellect ( 1.15.20-21)

|| Swami, Amatya, Janapada, Durg, Kosha,

Dand, Mitra iti Prakritaya || (6.1.1)

The Perfect Team
Obedient (Aligned to objectives) Not disappointed during marches (not de-energised during projects) Able to put up with troubles (manage crises well) Has fought many battles (seasoned/ knowledge) Skilled in war and weapons (skills/ competencies) No ulterior interest (right attitude) Eg: Pandavas, The new Indian cricket team

Make right policies

A calamity of a constituent, of a divine or human origin, springs from ill luck or wrong policy (8.1.2)

Discipline
The king severe with rod (punishment) becomes a terror. A king with mild rod is despised. The king just with the rod is honored (1.4.8-10)

Know your Competition

After ascertaining the relative strength or weakness of powers, place, time, revolts in rear, losses, expenses, gains and troubles, of himself and of the enemy, the conqueror should march (9.1.1)
Plan and study well before you send your army to attack

Act with Tact Speed

He should hear (at once) every urgent matter, (and) not put it off. An (affair) postponed becomes difficult to settle or even impossible to settle (1.19.30) Plan-Prioritise-Act swiftly-a stitch in time saves nine.

Sharpen your skills

(From) Continuous study ensures a trained intellect, from intellect (comes) practical application, (and) from practical application (results) self- possession (1.5.16) - Keep learning Apply the Aanveekshikee in your thought process

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Some press reviews

"He's hit the bull's eye with his very first book" - The Times of India
"The book can guide all those aspiring leaders who face challenges" - Outlook Money "Age-Old Formulae for New-Age Businesses" - The Hindu "There are very few writers who have connected spirituality and management and debutant Radhakrishnan Pillai is one of them. " - Deccan Chronile "The trend of trawling Indian Mythology and history for nuggets of Corporate Wisdom got a boost with Corporate Chanakya." - DNA " Ancient Wisdom to modern 'gyan' "- Business Herald Right from a fresher to a top management honcho will be able to refer to Corporate Chanakya" - The New Indian Express

KEEPING IN TOUCH

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Thank you..

Swami Chinmayananda