Corporate world’s search for supremacy over competitors and players of other industries can be summed in one phrase – the search for ‘power’. All CEOs refer to this struggle for power as a warfare strategy. No wonder the book ‘The Art of War’ by Sun Tzu is often quoted by heads like Nandan Nilekani of …
Human resource departments of modern corporations are focused on how to ‘motivate’ the employees or how to egg them on to perform better and increase productivity. Kautilya uses motivational techniques in various departments of the State. Many of the methods can today be applied in the corporate world for handling employees. Using his deep understanding …
(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies discussed in the 3rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World) An executive manager plays a very key role in the successful functioning of a company. His selection and appointment is a very important aspect for the growth of any …
(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies discussed in the 3rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World) The term ‘budget’ signifies estimation and organisation of revenue and expenditure of an organization or state. A strong financial foundation is necessary for an organization or state to be …
(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies discussed in the 3rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World) For Kautilya, the subjects and their welfare was more important than kingship. Every idea in the Arthashastra is directed towards this end. Thus every CEO has to take into …
(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies discussed in the 3rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World) Go rural, is the theme of every big corporation today. While FMCG companies eagerly wait the post-monsoon rural demand to boost their sales, bank, which now sell myriad financial …
(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies discussed in the 3rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World) “The objective of any king (leader) or state (organization) is to create, expand, protect and enjoy wealth” The reason for a CEO to be in the chair is very …
Chanakya had taught his students the process of ‘right thinking’, called ‘Aanvikshiki’, a method of philosophical thinking leading to strategic thinking. Instead of teaching our children, ‘What to think’, we should teach them, ‘How to think,” said our Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech describing the vision of the National educational policy 2020.It is …
In a foodie nation like ours, food safety is a major concern. With nearly 130 crore people, hygiene and other safety standards are important. Going back in time, what would Chanakya say about food habits? Hunger is one of the basic pains everyone goes through. Food is the need for our body and mind. And only …
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In different cultures, there are prayers people chant as soon as they wake up. Some sit quietly and meditate for a while and then begin their day. But, what is the purpose of all this? ‘Good morning’…these are the two words we greet people with when we wake up. Be it family members, school or …
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