2. The Idea of taking up movie as
a case study
Movies are easily accessible, unlike
training films.
They combine entertainment with
learning.
Their linkage with everyday living
makes the bridging easy.
Their quality of production makes
them significantly absorbing.
Fresh ideas and perspectives
3. Once Upon A Time In India
MANAGEMENT
“THE
WAY.”
7. An opportunist
Bhuvan stood at the river
of opportunity with
a bucket in his hand.
Like most good leaders
he recognises that a
crisis is an opportunity.
Video clip-he convinces
the people
8. Team Building
Most people do rise to challenges
with due respect to all, he considers
EVERYONE in his team valuable to him.
9. Each one of us has it within us
to make a difference
Bhuvan puts together a team of 11 men,
including a potter, a mute temple
drummer, a farmer, a woodcutter, a
medicine man, a hencatcher and a
fortuneteller
And even a village sweeper from
the"untouchable" caste.
Ability to spot the talent Spinner and Fast
bowler
10. ASSIGNING TASKS
DEFINING THE GOAL AND PLANNING STRATEGIES
ACCORDING TO IT.
Keeping in consideration each one’s potential Bhuvan
starts to delegate the work.
A manager :SWOT analysis of his employees
allot right job to the right person
proper delegation of authority and responsibility.
12. Bhuvan had the capability to:
create a shared vision.
effective conflict management.
converting team mates weakness
into strengths.
encouraging constructive dissent
creating a highly motivated and
cohesive team to be a winner.
Throughout their hard work, he
helped all his team mates and
villagers in Stress management.
And treated his team mates equally.
13. Make the best of
Limited Resources:
Bhuvan made the best out of his
limited resources. The tools for the
game were all made by the village
folk and were made out of the best
that they could lay their hands on
14. Leading by example:
Bhuvan makes the villagers understand
that cricket in a simpler way by giving the
example of gilli danda.
This way even today’s managers can use
simple examples for solving complex
problems.
GIVE EXAMPLES TO ENHANCE
UNDERSTANDING
15. Help from an Expert
Bhuvan knew that he had very less knowledge
about the game and a help from opposite team’s
leader’s sister, Elizabeth, was a God sent help to
him and so he did not object her involvement in
the game.
16. HARDWORK:
There are no shortcuts for physical and mental fitness.
Bhuvan and his team strongly believed it and never
compromised on it.
They played for the hopes & aspirations of their
villagers. It was their passion that made all the
difference.
17. DON’T TAKE YOUR
COMPETITORS LIGHTLY
Captain Russell was very
OVER CONFIDENT and
he underestimated his
competitors (villagers).
Overlooked the ability of the enemy and
this is what made them lose the match.
OVERCONFIDENCE DESTROYS !
18. Should Not Look At Defeats
On The Path As Setbacks
A manager should always learn from his
mistakes and try not to repeat it.
Even after small failures, one should not get
disappointed and should not stop trying to
achieve the goal.
19. Physically & emotionally
mobilizing a team
Should celebrate small
wins Encourage and
motivate his team
members.
One should try to find all
possible solutions during
crisis.
BACKING THE TEAM
MEMBERS DURING
CRUCIAL TIME
20. Faith in God
When everything else seems lost,
God shows the way…of course,
as long as you are on the
right side.
21. NEVER GIVE UP
Their passion and hope to win till the
very end when there was 5 runs to
win out of 1 ball made them achieve
the goal.
A leader should never loose hope at
any point of time, rather he should
FIGHT TILL THE END…!!!
22. Some more important
lessons:
Learning to survive & win
Need to stay focused single-mindedly
on Results
Importance of trust despite betrayal
Importance of being objective &
unbiased
Need for a “can do” spirit
Humor, encouragement and force
23. Foreword :
At a time when Indian Organisations are
discovering the limitations of using
western models to look at Leadership
competencies and are searching for Indian
ideas, Lagaan has certainly helped make a
good beginning in this exploration.
24. It is evident that Indian movies of
this
kind can certainly be a useful and
effective medium to communicate
relevant lessons in management
and everyday living.
