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"Vidura" The ancient Management Guru
Vidur was a wise minister and brother of Dhritarashtra from the Mahabharata. As outlined in the text of Vidurneeti, he advised Dhritarashtra on principles of leadership and management. Some key ideas from Vidurneeti include dividing labor based on people's abilities, having a single leader with authority and responsibility, making prudent decisions by considering pros and cons, and communicating effectively. Vidur exemplified qualities like piety, truthfulness, and impartiality. His teachings on statecraft and personal conduct emphasize qualities like foresight, humility, and protecting the vulnerable.
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- 1. by BHADARGE SANTOSH PRALHAD DURGESHPAL SINGH HARIHARAN R. MANOJ MEENA PRADEEP KUMAR RAVI SHEKHAR
- 2. "To save afamily, abandon a man; to save the village, abandon a family; to save the country, abandon a village; to save the soul, abandon the earth."
- 3. Contents 1.Introduction 2.Family Background 3.Character Analysis 4.Rolein Mahabharata 5.Vidurneeti 6.Principles of Vidurneeti 7.Modern management based on Vidurneeti 8.Vidurneeti in personal life
- 4. Mahatma Vidur Mythologicalcharacter from Dwaparyuga Born in Kuru Dynasty of Hastinapur Incarnation of god of death, Yama Dharma Raja Half – Brother of Dhitrastra and Pandu Prime Minister of Hastinapur Kingdom Oldest Management Guru
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- 8. Qualities of Vidur Pious Polite Patriot Prudent Practical Perceptive
- 9. Essence from character Good understanding of Right and Wrong Presented truth without Hesitation Advised king without any Fear Always remained Unbiased Never crossed Limits Never supported War
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- 11. Vidur: Complete dedication Prime Minister Brother Uncle Citizen Devotee
- 12. Mahabharata Helped Bhismato decide the king of Hastinapur Cautioned Dhitrastra about Duryodhana Tried to supress the ambition of Duryodhana Guided Yudhisthir as future leader Helped Kunti in crisis situation Helped Dhitrastra in deciding the prince of Hastinapur
- 13. Helped Pandavasto escape from Lakshagraha Opposed the dice play and Draupadi Humiliation in court Relentlessly endeavoured to avoid war Preached Dhitrastra in form of Vidurneeti Resigned from the post of Prime Minister before war
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- 15. What? 3rd chapter ofUdyoga Parva of Mahabaratha Vidura-niti, or Vidura's Statecraft, narrated in the form of a dialogue between Vidura and King Dritrashtra The precursor in some ways to Chanakyaneeti
- 16. Why? Ethics, morality andtactical policy Followed and implemented by anyone Managing of enterprises, ethical interpretation of opportunities and managing of resources.
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- 18. Division of labour Assignjob based on potential of labour Adopt different strategies with different people Overall decision making and supervision must remain with oneself
- 19. Parity of Authority& Responsibility Authority and responsibility must co exist Authority without responsibility- Irresponsible behavior Responsibility without authorityIneffectiveness
- 20. Unity of control& command Single Person to lead Avoids Confusion, Misunderstanding & Chaos
- 21. Ideal policy maker Examines pros & cons and then acts Honest with balanced Judgment and Foresight
- 22. Power of rightjudgment Understands things in the right sense Not blinded by emotions or biased
- 23. Lead by example Has sound knowledge of varied subjects & capability of prudent decision-making can do efficient and effective work
- 24. Proper communication through rightchannel at the right time. A successful manager should speak likable, comfortable words at the right time to the right audience.
- 25. If hedoes that he commands respect from people around. He can get things done in a jiffy. This will bring harmony among people in the organization, thus paving the way for ever-lasting success.
- 26. Never underestimate anyone Agood leader will not undermine the capability or underestimate the ability of anyone. There is every chance that even a small competitor can bring down the market leader or big business.
- 27. Also hewould be considered a smart manager If he does not fight or challenge those who are bigger than him in every sense. The one who challenges and succeeds during the challenge at the right time is called valiant.
- 28. Foresight for everyaction is essential Manager has to have a proper foresight before doing any task/ action. Once he is convinced that the action is beneficial to his organization, he need to work till the objective is achieved.
- 29. The personshould have the right focus on the benefit that was to be derived and work towards the attainment of the same. Manager needs to find out that with whose support/help this intended action could be achieved in a successful way, else the task will be either incomplete or spoilt.
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- 31. Conduct of aWise Man A wise man understands the values of all things – Animate or Inanimate Takes Responsibility
- 32. Conduct of aWise Man Learns from others Actively listens Minds his own business A wise man is never result oriented
- 33. Conduct of aWise Man • Never adopts short cuts • Effectively communicates with peers • Willing to learn from anybody • Always humble
- 34. Word of advice Awise man never seeks advice from four types of people. They are – Persons with partial knowledge Persons who deliberately delay work Inherently lazy people Flatterers
- 35. Duty of WiseMan The duty of a wise man is to protect people especially of the following four types Old relatives Good friends in need Poor people Widowed childless sister
- 36. Choosing right projectand right job A wise man should identify tasks which require minimum resources and effort that will give maximum benefits and implemented swiftly.
- 37. Managing important Projects The aspects with which they are related Costs and benefits( in the long-term) Resources available Strengths possessed The major impediments and then take a decision Once decided swiftly implement. Impulsive decision should not be taken.
- 38. Essential Qualities forWise rulers Self-awareness and Self-control Lofty Ideals Clarity of Goals Industriousness Ethical Conduct
- 39. Conduct of Wiseruler for happiness
- 43. Quickly understandsand classifies people in to Three categories –Exceptionally competent, above average, Ordinary Allocate work as follows: 1. First category: Work of strategic importance 2. Second category: Work of Moderate complexity 3. Others: Routine work
- 44. Conclusion Vidur remainedundeviated from the path of truth throughout his life. He carried out his duties selflessly with full dedication and loyalty. The great war of Mahabharata could have been averted if Dhitrastra could have considered his advices. Vidur was a master manager and his ideas of management still holds good.
- 45. Vidurneeti tellsus how to carry out managerial activities day to day life. He lays a great deal of stress on importance of correct decision making. He brings out the qualities and practices of wise man and wise leader. Vidur put forth the character of a person to be superior among any other aspect in whatever situation it may be. Even krishna respected vidura for his proficiency of knowledge in all spheres.
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