The “Chhota Bheem” comic series that runs on a children’s channel will probably be a popular program for many parents too. Personally, I love to watch the series with my daughter, as I find similarities between Bheem’s character and the values that we see many organizations building.
On the show, Bheem, reputed to be one of the most powerful men in Indian mythology has been made “Chhota Bheem”, so that children can relate to the character. The kids absolutely love this Chhota Bheem as he is strong and fights with villains where necessary. And of course, the show has become an instant hit with most children! The creators of the show are amazing and have popularised mythology with their target audience – children. They have been able to bring out the concept of customer-centricity, in other words, doing what the customer wants.
Chhota Bheem always puts the well being of the kingdom, the king and the people in the kingdom before his personal well being, which is what we call in corporate parlance “no personal agendas”.
Chhota Bheem also resolves complex issues facing the king and the kingdom by going to the place of the problem, taking a look for himself (along with his friends) and then coming up with a solution that is simple, yet, effective. This is what few organizations call as the STARS Framework – STARS is the acronym for Stand Back, Think, Act, Resolve and Self-Check.
Chhota Bheem does not sit on issues under the garb of thinking through solutions – he is quick, decisive and makes his move very rapidly.
In my experience, I have had many staff who have come to me and said that what they really like are leaders who take decisions and take them quickly – some could be wrong – but hopefully you are roughly right most of the time!!!
Leaders must try and create more Chhota Bheem's apart from becoming one themselves!!!
By far..I will rate this one as the best so far from you Ravi.You came to the point gradually towards the end and was wrapped up well too finally. But the punchline was the last sentence.I have found in many places that people who take initiative and risk are either discouraged or marginalised. This is more out of fear of having to face a competitor. What people fail to understand is that this universe is big enough to accomodate all of us.It is the sense of insecurity in many people which stops them from developing leaders amongst their staff.
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Kannan, thank you very much for the kind words. Not sure how to circulate this to a larger audience..will hope that more people read my blog :)
ReplyDeleteSo much more to know...proud to be an indian is very nice, I have added many things in my knowledge..Thank you
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