9 Management lessons from Sholay

We all adore Sholay for its great direction, acting and songs but there are a few management lessons that one can learn from this classic Ramesh Sippy film.

1. Never mix business with emotions

“Hum Kaam sirf paison ke liye karte hain”

2. Risk taking is essential

“Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya”

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3. Brand is most important

“Chal Dhanno, aaj teri basanti ki ijjat ka sawaal hai”

4. Right pay for the right job

“Keemat jo tum chaho… kaam jo main chahu”

5. Incentivizing helps improve the performance

“Jab tak tere pair chalenge, iski saans chalegi”

6. Many hands make light work

“Ye haath humko de de Thakur”

7. Interact with your staff

“Arre o Saambha… kitna inaam rakhi hai re sarkaar humpe”

8. Delegate your work

“Arre o Saambha… Utha bandook aur laga nisana”

9. Division of labour

“Aadhe idhar jao, aadhe udhar jao”