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BUSINESS SUTRA: A Very Indian Approach to Management - PB

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In this landmark book, bestselling author, leadership coach and mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik shows how, despite its veneer of objectivity, modern management is rooted in Western beliefs and obsessed with accomplishing rigid objectives and increasing shareholder value. By contrast, the Indian way of doing businessas apparent in Indian mythology, but no longer seen in practice accommodates subjectivity and diversity, and offers an inclusive, more empathetic way of achieving success. Great value is placed on darshan, that is, on how we see the world and our relationship with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Business Sutra uses stories, symbols and rituals drawn from Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology to understand a wide variety of business situations that range from running a successful tea stall to nurturing talent in a large multinational corporation. At the heart of the book is a compelling premise: if we believe that wealth needs to be chased, the workplace becomes a rana-bhoomia battleground of investors, regulators, employers, employees, vendors, competitors and customers; if we believe that wealth needs to be attracted, the workplace becomes a ranga-bhoomia playground where everyone is happy. Brilliantly argued, original and thoroughly accessible, Business Sutra presents a radical and nuanced approach to management, business and leadership in a diverse, fast-changing, and increasingly polarized world.

THE LEADERSHIP SUTRA

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Durga is the goddess of power in Hinduism, as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. Her name is derived from the word ‘fortress’ (durg). She is the goddess of kings. She rides a lion, the king of the jungle and a symbol of royalty everywhere from China to England. We tend to tiptoe around the role of power in management, and fail to openly acknowledge how the animal desire to dominate often destroys the best of organizations. Critics tend to see power as a negative thing. But power is a critical tool that affects the implementation of any idea. Any attempt to restrain it with rules results in domestication and resentment, and fails to energize the organization. Leaders often equate themselves with lions, and indulge their desire to dominate when, in fact, the point of leadership is to be secure enough to outgrow the lion within us, and enable and empower those around us. But this is not easy, as anxiety overpowers the best of leaders. Derived from Devdutt Pattanaik’s influential bestseller Business Sutra, this book offers startling and original insights into the exercise of power and leadership. It explores the human quest for significance, the power of rules to rob people of self-esteem, and the need for stability even at the cost of freedom.

THE SUCCESS SUTRA

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Most human beings hunger after riches and success. There are any number of management books which provide theories and techniques on how to become rich and successful. All of them advise us to chase Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, in order to make her our own. But the Indian approach to prosperity and fulfilment warns against the relentless pursuit of the goddess, writes noted thinker and mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, as it will result in conflict. Rather, we have to give in order to get, we have to satisfy the hunger of others in order to satisfy our own. If we learn and practise this fundamental truth, Lakshmi will enter our homes and our lives. Derived from his acclaimed bestseller Business Sutra, this book is filled with lessons and insights into management, business and the creation of wealth and success.

THE TALENT SUTRA

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Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge in Hinduism, as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. Her name is derived from the fluidity (saras) of the imagination. Human imagination enables us to invent and innovate, visualize, plan and de-risk. Yet imagination is a bad word in the world of business and management. It strips us of certainty. We want to control the imagination of those who work for us, prevent their minds from wandering from work. Yet every human being lives in an imagined reality. Recognizing this enables us to work with talent, build strong relationships and nurture people to face any situation with faith and patience. Failure to recognize imagination is why family-owned businesses are unable to manage professionals and how professionally- run companies end up creating ineffective, mechanistic talent management systems. Training, learning and development, are not just about skills and knowledge and competencies, they are about appreciating the human-animal, recognizing that neither we nor those around us are programmable machines that we can plug and play. Managing people, hence relationships, is key to the survival of an organization. Derived from Devdutt Pattanaik’s influential bestseller Business Sutra, this book explores concepts like creativity in the workplace, nurturing talent, and the importance of teamwork. It will help employers and managers become more inclusive leaders who are able to carry their team along with them.

Fashion Sourcebook 1930s

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From the turbulence of the 1930s emerged the Golden Age of Glamour. Framed by two world-changing events – the economic crash of 1929 and the outbreak of the Second World War – the 1930s saw new looks emerge and thrive, despite economic and social uncertainty. This was the decade of the bias cut, the statement shoulder, the puff sleeve, the tea dress, the fur shrug and the floor-length evening gown. It was also the era that saw Hollywood challenge Paris's fashion crown and its stars become fashion icons, signalling a new grown-up direction in womenswear design. Packed with over 500 original photographs, illustrations and sketches from the decade, this is an essential guide for any fashion historian, student or vintage enthusiast. These classic images have been se...

The Global Trade Paradigm: Rethinking International Business in the PostPandemic World

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<p>"Since the end of World War II, there was a consensus among nations and their policymakers that freeing of global trade from barriers was the key to avoiding further conflicts and promoting peace and prosperity in the world. For a whole variety of reasons ranging from economic, political and imperfections of the global trade system itself, the last few years have been highly turbulent for global trade and commerce.&nbsp;</p><p>The Covid-19 pandemic was a Black Swan event, whose impact on the global trade will be difficult to predict. In The Global Trade Paradigm, Arun Kumar takes a deep dive into the international business ecosystem and points at the gaps within it. Drawing on his four-decade-long experience as a global executive with experience spanning multiple sectors from high technology to government, Arun provides a roadmap for a fair, efficient and inclusive global trade system."</p><div><br></div>

SELLING 101

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<p>Here in a short, compact and concise format is the basics of how to persuade more people more effectively, more ethically, and more often. Ziglar draws from his fundamental selling experiences and shows that while the fundamentals of selling may remain constant, sales people must continue learning, living, and looking: learning from the past without living there; living in the present by seizing each vital moment of every single day; and looking to the future with hope, optimism, and education. His tips will not only keep your clients happy and add to your income, but will also teach you ideas and principles that will, most importantly, add to the quality of your life. Content drawn from Ziglar on Selling.<br></p>

The Economy Class Founder

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<p>"All the start-up stories you have heard are of the big daddies – Amazon, Facebook,Tesla, Uber, Flipkart, Paytm, Zomato. Reading about them to learn about the world of start-ups is like watching porn to get sex education.</p><p>Here is my real start-up story.And real stories are brutal. I got rejected by 119 investors.We got tailed by the ISI in Pakistan, witnessed bloody riots in Bangladesh, were kicked out of hotels in Ethiopia and mugged in the Philippines.</p><p>If you think that’s scary then you are wrong. It’s nothing compared to the terror of going bankrupt – not once, not twice but three times . . .</p><p>Manasij was living a chilled-out life with a good job when he and his co-founders decided to build a start-up calledThreadSol.They had barely any savings, no godfathers to lean on and had done very little research about the business.They had simply fallen in love with the idea of solving a problem and building a start-up.This is his story – brutally honest, often hilarious, sometimes terrifying,and it tells what it takes to build a start-up in India like no other book will.</p><p>If you want to start-up, you should read this book. If someone in your family works in a start-up, read this to know what they are going through. If you want to join a start-up, read this to know what might be awaiting you on the other end.And if you are aVC, read this book – you might end up treating the next founder kindly!"</p>

Business Communication For Managers

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<p>"Communnication has evolved over the years. Face-to-face interactions of the past have given way to technology-driven channels of communication in present times. Communication audit, crisis communication, financial communication, communication beyond boundaries, and corporate communication are the new buzzwords in the language of business.</p><p>The seond edition of Business Communication for Managers, aimed at all MBA students, begins by briefly analysing the various theories of communication. It demonstrates methods of effective communication through examples, real-life scenarios, and role-plays. It adopts a multi-dimensional and integrative approach to solve communication dilemmas at the workplace and touches upon the thoughts related to attention, perception, empathy, and professionalism."</p>

Business Policy And Strategy

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<p>The present book has been especially designed and written as per the BBA Course (Paper No. 302: Business Policy &amp; Strategy) of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. It is a very popular course and running from several years.<br></p>