Chanakya and his leadership ideas

Chanakya - probably the world's first management Guru who lived in 4th Century BC was well known for his management models and strategies. Used by various kings for managing and leading their kingdoms, the principles of his book, Kautilya Arthashastra are useful even in the modern governance and corporate world.

Many times, in an organization, the members become specialized in their particular field and department that they miss out on the complete picture. The leadership ideas of Chanakya give an insight into some strategic sutras which are simple and easy to understand yet powerful and impactful when applied. Chanakya's futuristic and time tested sutras relating to Philosophy and Ethics, Thought leadership, Qualities of a leader and Power and Responsibility, etc. will be covered or explored in this talk.

About Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai:
Radhakrishnan Pillai is a well known management speaker, trainer, author and consultant. He has written nearly 200 articles and papers for various magazines, newspapers, journals and periodicals including Times of India group as a weekly columnist. He has also hosted a radio show 'Ask Chanakya' which has completed nearly 100 shows. Dr. Pillai has presented papers in Indian philosophical congress (IPC) and chaired session at Afro-Asian Philosophical congress (AAPA). He has extensively taught in London (Oxford & Cambridge Universities, London Business School), Germany (Heidelberg and Cologne universities), Dubai, Muscat, Singapore, China and Indonesia.

His first book "Corporate Chanakya" has been on the œbest-seller list since its launch in 2010 and used as a text book in various Business schools in India and abroad. The book has the unique distinction of being made into an audio book, a training film and translated into 10 regional languages. He is a visiting faculty at many prestigious institutes in India and abroad including the IIT, IIM, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) among others. He was awarded the prestigious Sardar Patel International award 2009 for his research and contribution in field of management and Industrial development.