- 1. Corporate Chanakya Has 175 chapters The idea is not to read
it as a novel but to enjoy its practical benefitsTIP It takes only
3 minutes to read a chapter
2. 175 Training - Advice -Applying the knowledge of Arthashastra
Q- how will these ideas help my business? In this way , the kingdom
continues in the successionof his sons and grandsons, free from the
dangerscaused by men (5.1.56) It guarantees tools and techniques by
which yourbusiness will exist beyond you. 3. 173 Training - Advice
-Opportunity Being devoted to the training of the troops, he
shouldarrange signals for the arrays by means of
musicalinstruments, banners and flags, when halting,marching, or
attacking (Musical instruments means inspiration; signals
meancommunication.) Bill Gates answer to the question "what is your
biggestsuccess? Its yet to come Be alert to the next big idea that
can scale up yourorganisation is yet to come.Learn the past-Observe
present- create future 4. 170 Training Advice the correct advice
All undertakings should be preceded by consultation.Holding a
consultation with only one, he may notbe able to reach a decision
in difficult matters. Withmore councillors it is difficult to reach
decisionsand maintain secrecy.(1.15.2,35,40) Therefore, sit and
counsel with those whoare matured in intellect.(1.15.21) 5.
Training -Organisation self discipline One doing whatever pleases
him does not achieveanything (7.11.35) Plan-Dont be impulsive Be
proactive CLEANLINESS AT WORK For one causing damage to the wall of
anothers house the fine istwelve panas, double that in case of
spoiling it with urine or dung(3.8.22) It makes a good impression
on potential customers and visitingofficials 6. Training -
Organisation Hidden Wealth What is lost, forgotten and so on is
income fromother sources (2.15.9) (income leakage?) 7. Training-
boss Identifying potential leaders he should strive to give
training to the prince (5.6.39) How to identify potential leaders
=1. Does he give credit to others when he is appreciated?2. Does he
change his views opinions every now and then?3. How does he conduct
meetings?4. Does he command respect and attention of seniors?5.
Give a challenge, how fast he completes the task. 8. Training
trainees Training children for Like the piece of wood eaten by
worms, the royalfamily, with its princes undisciplined, would break
themoment it is attacked (1.17.23) Do not corrupt He should not
effect the corruption of theuncorrupted as of water by poison, for,
it may wellhappen that a cure may not be found for
onecorrupted(1.10.18) 9. Training trainees Degrees alone are not
enough One conversant with science, but not experienced inpractical
affairs would come to grief in carrying outundertakings(1.8.25)
Mixing up the Old and New As between a newly arrived (army) and one
that hascome after a long march, the newly arrived would fightafter
learning about the region from others and beingmixed with old
troops(8.5.4) 10. Training trainees The Right attitude He should
turn away from frightful (words by the king)and should not himself
use frightful words to another, andshould tolerate (such words)
addressed to himself, beingfull of forbearance like the
earth.(5.4.15)The author gives 3 situations of anger: The King
fires you; analyse the reason;You are angry -angermanagement and
third someone abuses you rememberyour parents. Advice for modern
trainees Under the supervision of the officer, he should carry
outthe task assigned with special zest (1.18.3) 11. Management -
Employees 1. Safety and Security For the guard not reporting to the
city superintendentan offence committed during the night whether by
heanimate or the inanimate, the punishment shall be inconformity
with the offence, also in case ofnegligence. (2.36.42) - requires
the persons in charge of security to be extraALERT and report any
offences irrespective of theperson, place and time. 12. Management
- Employees 2. Selecting the Right Managers Book One Chapter five,
points out the various qualities thatmust be tested by the HRD when
it hunts for managementtrainees A Fresh management trainees
Kautilya says that a trainable person is one who has thefollowing
qualities: 1. desire to learn 2. effective listening ability 3.
ability to reflect 4. ability to reject false views 5. Intent on
truth, not on Person 13. Management - Employees Selecting the Right
Managers B Selection of experienced managers Book One, chapter nine
1. technical competence2. Intelligence, Perseverance and
dexterity3. Eloquence, Boldness and Presence of Mind4. Ability to
bear troubles during emergencies5. Uprightness, friendliness, and
firmness of devotion while dealing with others.6. Strength of
character 14. Management Employees Taking care of employees Not
being rooted among the subjects, he becomes easy touproot.(8.2.18)
Make People accountable He (the leader) should wait for one month,
if the(accounts Officer) has not brought in the day-to-dayaccounts,
after one month, the (officer) shall pay a fine oftwo hundred panas
increased (by that amount) for eachsucceeding month(2.7.26)
Selecting the right person On finding out, he should keep him in
accordance withhis intentions(7.6.29) 15. Management FINANCE Net
Profit Counts When assigned work, he should show income clearedof
expenses Budgeting All undertakings are dependent first on the
treasury.Therefore, he (the leader ) should look to the
treasuryfirst.(2.8.1) He should check the accounts for each day,
group offive days, fortnight, month, four months and a
year.(2.7.40) 16. Management FINANCE Profit margin He should secure
an undertaking requiring little expenditure and yielding large
profit and get a special advantage.(7.12.31) 17. Management
FINANCEMoney for More MoneyThe objective of any king (leader) or
State(organisation) is to create, expand, protect and enjoywealth.(
Book1, Chapter 1)Just as elephants are needed to catch elephants,
so doesone need wealth to capture more wealth(9.4.27)He (leader)
should constantly hold an inspection oftheir works, men being
inconsistent in theirminds(2.9.23)All state activities depend first
on the Treasury.Therefore, a king shall devote the best attention
to it. 18. Management FINANCERoad to WealthWealth and power comes
from the countryside, which is the source of all
activities.(7.14.19) 19. Management- Team Work 20. Management- Team
Work 21. Management- STRATEGYKeep an Open Mind.He should despise
none (but ) should listen to the opinion of every one. A wise man
should make use of the sensible work of even a
child.(1.15.22)Managing Multiple ProjectsAnd (they)
shouldbringaboutthe commencement of what is not done, the carrying
out of what is commenced, the improvement of what is being carried
out and the excellence of (the execution of) orders, in the case of
works. 22. Management- STRATEGYConstantly Educate YourselfDuring
the remaining parts of the day and thenight, he should learn new
things andfamiliarise himself with those alreadylearnt, and listen
repeatedly to things notlearnt. (1.5.15) 23. Management-
STRATEGYIntelligence ManagementAanveekshikee- First course mixture
of logical, lateral, alternative, analytical and out-of-the box
thinking. Develops IQ to make him into a strategist.- IQ plus
in-depth spirituality. 24. Management- STRATEGYTime ManagementThus,
he (superintendent of cattle) should be cognizant of the number of
animals(cognizant of duties = management of time)Ensuring
Growth:There is no country without people, and no kingdom without a
country. (country = market; people = clients; kingdom= company) 25.
Leadership PowerA deep study of the chapters will give us an
insight into the factors that contribute to making a powerful
organisation:Intellectual Power: - today it is knowledge workersMan
Power: Internal and External manpowerThe Aim of marketing is to
know and understand our customers so well that the product or
service fits them and sells itselfFinancial Power: Balance Sheet.
26. Leadership PowerThe king, the minister, the country, the
fortified city, the treasury, the army, and the ally are the
constituent elements of the state.- Seven pillars of business.King
CEO; Minister GMs; Country- Market; City HO; Army team members;
ally Friend / consultant. 27. Leadership PeopleMotivating
Employees- Sama Dana Denda BedaManagers into LeadersWhen he
(prince) is ready for it (knowledge) experts should train
him.(1.17.27)Leadership is a Mindset; Solution focussed and
implementers. 28. Leadership QualitiesTotal Alertness: Vigilance
against external threats and internal mismanagement.(Akito Morita,
founder of Sony Corpn said I am dealing not just with my employees
but with the minds of my employees.) 29. Leaders WHAT TO
AVOID-1Reasons for dissatisfaction of subjects discarding the good
and favouring thewicked. (7.5.19-26)- By not punishing those
deserving to bepunished; by punishing those not deservingto be
punished.- by ruining human exertions by spoiling theexcellence of
work done(7.5.19-26) 30. Chanakya who was He? Born in 3rd century
BC in India also known asVishnugupta and Kautilya A rare mastermind
in varied fields. The 6000 sutras have been classified into 15
books,150 chapters, and 180 topics by Chanakya himself A King maker
was responsible for bringing downNanda dynasty and establishing his
studentChandragupta Maurya as Emperor. Arthasastra means scripture
of wealth 31. Radhakrishna Pillai 32. Radhakrishna Pillai Formally
educated in management & consultancy, hasan MA in Sanskrit and
a doctorate in Arthashastra.Studied Arthashastra at Chinmaya
InternationalFoundation Kerala under the guidance ofDr.Gangadharan
Nair (former Dean of Kalady Adisankara Sanskrit University)
Director of SPM Foundation and designs variousleadership programs
for University of Mumbai. Founder director of Chanakya Institute of
Publicleadership Founder of Atma Darshan, a spiritual tourism
venture. Receipient of Sardar Patel international award 2009 33. 15
Great thoughts by Chanakya v Learn from the mistakes of others...
you cant live long enough tomake them all yourselves!! vA person
should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first andHonest
people are screwed first. vEven if a snake is not poisonous, it
should pretend to be venomous. vThere is some self-interest behind
every friendship. There is nofriendship without self-interests.
This is a bitter truth. vBefore you start some work, always ask
yourself three questions -Why am I doing it, What the results might
be and Will I be successful.Only when you think deeply and find
satisfactory answers to thesequestions, go ahead. vAs soon as the
fear approaches near, attack and destroy it. 34. 15 Great thoughts
by Chanakya The worlds biggest power is the youth and beauty of a
woman. vOnce you start a working on something, dont be afraid
offailure and dont abandon it. People who work sincerely are
thehappiest. v The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the
direction of thewind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all
direction. v God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your
god. Thesoul is your temple. vA man is great by deeds, not by
birth. 35. 15 Great thoughts by Chanakya Never make friends with
people who are above or below you instatus. Such friendships will
never give you any happiness. vTreat your kid like a darling for
the first five years. For thenext five years, scold them. By the
time they turn sixteen, treatthem like a friend. Your grown up
children are your best friends. v Books are as useful to a stupid
person as a mirror is usefulto a blind person. vEducation is the
best friend. An educated person isrespected everywhere. Education
beats the Beauty and theYouth.
