Management Gita: Gaining the Big Picture

अर्जुन उवाच । सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये रथं स्थापय मेऽच्युत ॥ १-२१॥
arjuna uvāca
senayorubhayormadhye rathaṃ sthāpaya me’cyuta 1-21

Spiritual Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to position his chariot between the two armies so he can observe the warriors ready to fight.

Management Context

This reflects strategic positioning, situational analysis, and leadership perspective. Arjuna seeks a clear vantage point to assess the battlefield, akin to a manager needing a holistic view before acting.

Insights

Gaining perspective enhances decision-making (Mintzberg, 1973). This aligns with environmental scanning in strategic management (Porter, 1985).

Applications

Managers can conduct market analysis or stakeholder mapping to gain clarity before critical decisions (Freeman, 1984).

References

Freeman, R. E. (1984). Strategic management: A stakeholder approach. Pitman.
Mintzberg, H. (1973). The nature of managerial work. Harper & Row.
Porter, M. E. (1985). Competitive advantage. Free Press.

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