Management Gita: Syncing the Team

ततः शङ्खाश्च भेर्यश्च पणवानकगोमुखाः । सहसैवाभ्यहन्यन्त स शब्दस्तुमुलोऽभवत् ॥ १-१३॥
tataḥ śaṅkhāśca bheryaśca paṇavānakagomukhāḥ
sahasaivābhyahanyanta sa śabdastumulo’bhavat 1-13

Spiritual Context

Following Bhishma, the Kaurava army’s instruments—conches, drums, and horns—sound suddenly, creating a tremendous uproar, signaling readiness for battle.

Management Context

This illustrates team synchronization, communication signals, and collective action. The unified response reflects coordinated effort and organizational alignment.

Insights

Synchronized actions enhance operational efficiency (Mintzberg, 1979). This mirrors high-performing teams acting in unison (Katzenbach & Smith, 1993).

Applications

Businesses can implement standardized protocols or team rituals to align efforts during projects or crises (Hackman, 2002).

References

Hackman, J. R. (2002). Leading teams: Setting the stage for great performances. Harvard Business Review Press.
Katzenbach, J. R., & Smith, D. K. (1993). The wisdom of teams. Harvard Business Review Press.
Mintzberg, H. (1979). The structuring of organizations. Prentice Hall.

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