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Management Lessons from Mahabharata

Mahabharata , an epic from India, is the longest known poem with 1,00,000 slokas. This epic poem has many characters depicting certain qualities for us to learn from. For those who haven't read the epic can read here . I am going to assume that the reader knows the story, characters and the sequence of events in this epic What can we learn from?: 1. Dhritarashtra              - A leader should always have a vision (futuristic) and be able to take decision based on what is right (no partiality). This is one reason for Vidura to opt for Pandu as the King first.              - Leader cannot use emotions or personal attachments while deciding for the general administration of the company              - It's important to analyze the bad omens (at least when well-wishers suggest) and correct your decisions if it proves wrong (strategy / decisions could go wrong)              - Always inculcate the right virtues to the best of your ablilities to all juniors and then assess who