Few days back, I chanced to watch the film Do Aankhen Barah Haath on a Sunday morning, courtesy my good friend Samik. No, I will not divulge the plot of the film; instead I would discuss some 'defining' aspects of the plot.
The film is based on the theme of 'trust'. Many a leader, both spiritual and political, lay utmost stress on 'faith' on the goodliness of people. Swami Vivekananda said that it is a sin to lose faith on people. But then, history is witness to ample incidents of misuse of 'trust'.
How then is "Do Aankhen Barah Haath" different in dealing with the subject? Always remind the people about the trust laid on them. This will arouse their conscience. Make them aware of their responsibilities. This will prevent them to shy away from their responsibilities. Make them realize that failure from their part might jeopardize the person who trusts them so much.
In short, modern managers need to do a lot of talking with the people to make them work for the team and the organization. Usually, all of us work for our own selfish goals.
On the same day, I visited a book shop and came across the book The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey (for the more inquisitive minds - this person is the son of Stephen R. Covey, author of the best-selling book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"). What a co-incidence!!! Captain Haddock would certainly have shouted "Blistering Barnacles" in his own inimitable gesture. This book bares the hidden component behind every business - TRUST - between businesses, between employers and employees, between a business and the customers - the list goes on...
A quick browse through the book convinced me that modern business leaders do endorse the theme so well-conveyed in the 1957 Bollywood film.
The film is based on the theme of 'trust'. Many a leader, both spiritual and political, lay utmost stress on 'faith' on the goodliness of people. Swami Vivekananda said that it is a sin to lose faith on people. But then, history is witness to ample incidents of misuse of 'trust'.
How then is "Do Aankhen Barah Haath" different in dealing with the subject? Always remind the people about the trust laid on them. This will arouse their conscience. Make them aware of their responsibilities. This will prevent them to shy away from their responsibilities. Make them realize that failure from their part might jeopardize the person who trusts them so much.
In short, modern managers need to do a lot of talking with the people to make them work for the team and the organization. Usually, all of us work for our own selfish goals.
On the same day, I visited a book shop and came across the book The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey (for the more inquisitive minds - this person is the son of Stephen R. Covey, author of the best-selling book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"). What a co-incidence!!! Captain Haddock would certainly have shouted "Blistering Barnacles" in his own inimitable gesture. This book bares the hidden component behind every business - TRUST - between businesses, between employers and employees, between a business and the customers - the list goes on...
A quick browse through the book convinced me that modern business leaders do endorse the theme so well-conveyed in the 1957 Bollywood film.
Posts
1 comment:
Wow... This is one nice lesson on CSR.. Hope this movie is shown to those who ran the Lehman Brothers!!
Post a Comment