Management Gita: Unique Strengths Shine

पाञ्चजन्यं हृषीकेशो देवदत्तं धनञ्जयः । पौण्ड्रं दध्मौ महाशङ्खं भीमकर्मा वृकोदरः ॥ १-१५॥
pāñcajanyaṃ hṛṣīkeśo devadattaṃ dhanañjayaḥ
pauṇḍraṃ dadhmau mahāśaṅkhaṃ bhīmakarmā vṛkodaraḥ 1-15

Spiritual Context

Krishna blows Panchajanya, Arjuna blows Devadatta, and Bhima, known for mighty deeds, blows Paundra—each conch distinct, showcasing their individual strengths.

Management Context

This highlights individual contribution, role differentiation, and personal branding. Each leader’s unique signal reflects their specialized role within the team.

Insights

Distinct roles enhance team effectiveness (Belbin, 2010). This aligns with personal leadership styles adding value to collective goals (Goleman, 2000).

Applications

Managers can encourage employee specialization and personal accountability to boost team performance (Drucker, 2006).

References

Belbin, R. M. (2010). Team roles at work (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Drucker, P. F. (2006). The effective executive. HarperBusiness.
Goleman, D. (2000). Leadership that gets results. Harvard Business Review, 78(2), 78–90.

This excerpt is taken from Management Gita, authored by Sunil Khandbahale