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POWER MANAGEMENT THROUGH ALTERNAGTIVE STRATEGIES

- Radhakrishnan ‘Chanakya’ Pillai

(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies of Chanakya as discussed in his 3^rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World)

(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies of Chanakya as discussed in his 3^rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World)

A scholar had once defined Artha as ‘power’ in the ancient Indian books. This gives us a different, yet an apt meaning of the word Arthashastra. Thus, Chanakya’s Arthashastra can be taken as a book on ‘power management’.

Such a book would be extremely useful for a person at a top leadership position and who should know which card to play at what time. Chanakya was a master in the field of power management and, throughout the Arthashastra, various options are given to the king.

In the seventh book of Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Chanakya defines six situations and six different measures to handle them.

He says:

“These are really six measures, because of differences in the situations.” (7.1.5)

Why does Chanakya promote alternative moves for different situations?

The reason is simple: No two situations are the same and a unique ‘strategy’ must be applied for every situation. If we understand just this, we will understand how to manage power.

Let us take up some of the most common situations a corporate leader can come across:

1. PEOPLE SITUATIONS

Once a person attains power, the first thing he has to handle is the people working under him. In fact, the success of his career depends on not only how he will handle his own people, but also those on the competitor’s side.

Every person is different, and it is important to understand how human beings act and react in different situations. There has to be alternative strategies for every person and group. A study of the human psychology will prove helpful in this very important task.

2. KNOWLEDGE SITUATIONS

As the world moves towards a ‘knowledge economy’, the competitive advantage will be with people who are ahead of others in the information sphere.

Today, companies are investing in research and development globally. You can either predict the future, or create it. The future belongs to those who can not only think differently, but also create products and services that people will seek in the future.

3. MATERIAL SITUATIONS

Here, material means money, machines and even technology. The way business is done is changing drastically.

So what plans does a CEO have in place to handle rising costs, rapid technological changes and financial instability? A leader has to think deep on each issue and create alternative and back-up plans.

There are always two routes: Either let the situation come up first and then change accordingly. Or study and understand the situation – even before it comes up – to be ready with the right alternatives. In other words, being prepared for the inevitable change.

So get into the habit of creating alternatives in every given situation.

Alphabet of Love

Alphabet of Love

All my life I spend looking for you
Because I believe we are meant to be
Calling your name in the neon sky
Dreaming’ of you until I die
Even if we are miles apart
Feel the love that will never sway
God knows how much I care
Hoping the love we both share
Intact and grow deeper
Just you and I and no other
Keep inside the love we feel
Let it live and keep it sealed

Make our love last forever
Never regret or plan to surrender
On the trials that may come our way
Pray to Him that all I can say
Quit not and have faith in Him
Respect our love it’s for our own sake
Secure and protect this love
Tonight and forever it’s a blessing from above
Understanding, loving and caring
Vulnerability never be a part of it
Worthwhile moments we both share
X-tra ordinary love we’re gonna be
Your heart and mine will be as one
Zoom this love and make it forever

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Paradox of our times

Paradox of our times

Paradox of our times

Today we have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.

We have more degrees, but less common sense, more knowledge, but less judgment.

We have more experts, but more problems, more medicines, but less wellness.

We spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, and get angry too quickly.

Stay up too late, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.

We talk too much, love too little and lie too often.

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