27th August 2016
Our musical discourse today was aptly titled Pa-Malai – an evening of musical garland reflecting the Gokulashtami fervor. The assembly was largely business leaders. It presented an opportunity to briefly compare the Management styles of Sri Ram and Sri Krishna.
Sri Ram, a skilled warrior, led the not-so-skilled monkey army from the front, gave precise roles and instructions, inspired them to fight for his cause. Sri Krishna worked with best professionals, providing them strategic clarity, allowed team-members to take the lead. He declared at the outset that “I won’t fight the battle. Won’t pick up any weapon; I would only be there as Arjun’s charioteer”. He did what he said. Still, the Pandavas won the war.
Today’s Arjunas don’t want you to tell or show how things are to be done. They don’t necessarily seek more expertise but they look to someone to clear the cobwebs in their minds. Yet, if you apply Sri Ram’s style on them, you could perhaps fail as a Manager! Whereas, if your team isn’t skilled enough and rely on your expertise to sail through, Sri Ram’s style is indeed appropriate.
