The timeless teachings of Chanakya, the eminent philosopher and royal advisor from ancient India, contain profound insights that remain remarkably relevant for modern business leadership and strategy.
Chanakya's seminal treatise, the Arthashastra, covers diverse topics from governance, economics and leadership to strategy, warfare and foreign policy. Studying this influential historical work reveals principles and perspectives that can help executives tackle contemporary organizational challenges in an increasingly complex global business environment.
In this book, we explore key selections from Chanakya's teachings spanning ethics, decision-making, financial management, risk mitigation, crisis response, competitive strategy, marketing and human resources. The goal is to rediscover the time-tested wisdom contained in Indian classical texts and see its powerful applicability through examples of contemporary global corporations successfully manifesting these ancient lessons.
For instance, Chanakya's advises on pragmatic flexibility and situational adaptation have guided firms like Ola as they navigate market disruptions. His cultural assimilation principles have helped Starbucks localize...