Rocket Singh - Ranbir's Vision and management

Tonight, I am writing about one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life. Not because I appreciate the way Ranbir kapoor has been greatly performing, but here i am writing for some different purpose.

I still remember, that Friday, I lied my boss that I was unwell , and alternatively went for the first day first show and forced my mom to company  me to see the new role of an actor whom you would praise. Sorry to my boss first of all :D  ( as this movie provided great lessons on management.)

Ranbir as Harprit plays role of a B.Com graduate who has a VISION, vision to make it large; BIG LARGE in sales. He joins the corporate as he wants to become SALESMAN, full of honesty and integrity, yes! That is why even having about 35% of marks; he is SALESMAN of the year. He joins as a trainee in a company that sells computers but goofs up in an early deal that invites him abuse by bosses and ridicule by colleagues. Relegated to his desk, Harpreet is restricted from going on field and realizes that his ideologies are not in sync with the so-called professionals of today.

This is where he will find out that honesty is NOT the best policy; will be treated as a 'Joker Sardar'; be shunned and mocked by his superiors and colleagues alike. His overtures to make a name for himself will compel him to partner with four other employees from the firm, namely Girish Reddy, Koena Shaikh, Chhotelal Mishra, and Nitin Rathore, leading to the creation of a fictitious organization - 'Rocket Sales Corporation'.

Soon he thinks of a way to get even with his boss Puri (Manish Chaudhary) and starts his own secret sales and service agency while continuing to work in his existing company.

Read the plot from here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Singh:_Salesman_of_the_Year

"Business kuch nahin hota hai , hote ha sirf log , customer . Log khush honge toh figures apne aap badhenge."

"Risks to spiderman bhi leta hai....main toh sirf ek salesman hoon!!!"

“Tum main upar jaane wali quality hai, lekin tum main neeche jaane wali quality bhi hai”

"Customer ke naam mein hi likha hota hai 'mar'"

“jab paseena khoon se milta hai, daftar palang ban jaata hai, bachche bhul jaate hain; tab ja ke banti hai yeh COMPANY , Dhanda"

Accidently, today I had exam of marketing BRANDING and I can relate my fav. movie -

Branding is not just a logo. So in the movie, Rocket Sales Corporation reaches great heights with its good pricing and unique service offerings and the AYS computers now take over the company and make it AYS Rocket Sales Corporation putting the AYS badge on the logo. But AYS being a bigger and bloated company fails to deliver on customer expectations of the Rocket Sales Corporation and sales figures start to come down. When take over another firm and its brand, it is important to inherit its philosophy and culture and see how you can make the most out of it.

Rocket Sales Corporation is based on


Rule 1 : We never lie to clients. No matter we lose order,let the order go but never lose client's faith


Rule 2 : We believe in services more than sales because sales goes to only that company which offer services.


Rule 3 : We don't give bribe if client ask for it, we don't get such orders.


Rule 4 : We do not promise in false delivery and what date we promised, we deliver by the same date.


Rule 5 : We are always available for client, days and nights.

LESSONS 

The first real lesson the movie gives is, sales should be about people and not numbers; numbers must always follow people

Take Risks in life: “Even Spiderman needs to take risks, we are just HUMANS”

To be an ENTERPRENEUR, one doesn’t need to invent anything, just do things differently

Sales, Services and Supports are the three pillars of a successful business

Treat everyone with respect and have more partners in a company than more number of employees. Rocket Singh addresses one of the key problems faced by any large organization – of how to treat employees like co-owners.

Don’t sell to client what you have, arrange everything what client needs

Never lose hope. Continue to struggle, there will be lots of small gains and big losses on the way, but don’t miss the target.

Winning is not something but it is everything. History only remembers the winners not the runner up

Dishonestly BE HONEST: As a SALESMAN, never enter your correct name and address in the entrance register :p

Finally, one of the more personal lessons that one can learn from this film is that it not only pays to be honest, simple and truthful in the long term, but that this can also help you to improve your public image – and even help you ‘get the girl’ in the end!

Atif's kinara in coke studio

I extol Atif Aslam & Coke Studio which made Kinara (Coke Studio, Ep 2, Harmony) sung by Atif Aslam & Riaz Ali Khan

Atif has a great fan following , yet , he is too down to earth. See the Story behind this song as

He says - Neither i know singing , nor i learnt , i am here to learn from you. The concept was to fit a vocal part Man-Kuntun Mulla of Riaz Ali Khan, however he adds , my song is needed to be fit.

I really appreciate this kind of attitude. It makes his performance so lively and yes, a heart-driven ambiance. The song starts from Atif Aslam's version of Kinara and it sounds pretty much the same with improvised music making it a worth listen. But what amused me the most was the change in lyrics as the song progressed.

The real inspiration comes from a song from an old pakistani urdu 'Jinna De Raati Yaar Wichrae' from movie 'Fareeb'. It was hard to believe such a beautiful composition from such a different song.

The real differentiation is today's word is being true and that is depicted from atif's performance. His molding style makes his composition unique.

If you see the video, you realize, unknowingly he makes moves like shaking his heads. What does it mean here? Well, he is lost in his performance , that many a times, it gives passion to the music.

A lot more to learn from this chap. Not only this but the song itself conveys much more.

Life is very different and take it as dream. Live every moment. Sing the same for your life !

Nike - A connected vision behind the victory

I have started recently a study for my organizational design theory subject and for the project work i have chosen "NIKE" just like to do it !

Though i have a lot more to study on this organization and i will surely reconnect with some of the practical strategies, however, there is something i would love to extol in the beginning.

In very few words, the organization started with understanding of being connected with its stakeholders.It is this strategy that made it  "just do it !" Many a times, we assume, vision and mission is just something to talk in books, but when an organization connects it in every action it takes (here, makes) , the results become visible.

You develop an idea and you do every action around the same , Or simply do but differ from the central theme. Choice is yours and so are the results.

Will soon discuss the fine details of the learning.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/71951831/NIKE-Book-Review-by-Vinod-Gandhi-International-Management-Institute-IMI-Delhi

Nike Book Review Project By Vinod Gandhi ( IMI , Delhi)

Politic myopia and Anna

With his recent announcements, about supporting one political formation or the other, many are wondering if Anna Hazare is joining politics. Anna Hazare, India’s reincarnated ‘Gandhi‘ has assured his followers that he is not joining politics, but people are not ready to believe it.

“Absolutely not. I am taking extreme care to keep the anti-corruption movement free of politics. There is absolutely no such possibility”, he said while talking to the media. Hazare re-assured, “Our movement has nothing to do with RSS or VHP. All this is being talked to mislead the people.”

Seeing the cause and not just the vocals is more that matter to me and i hope so does to all ! Anna wants people to be aware about voting. Is that wrong?

Anna wants every one to vote. Isn't it great ?

But , Anna wants people not to vote a corrupt government. That creates a trouble. At least in media ! Though , i am not a believer of any single party , yet is there any need to connect it with Anna and politics?

A very positive cause is being taken totally in very narrow direction. It is nothing but a politic myopia. Myopia refers to the "short-sightedness", a refractive defect of the eye. The condition turns to be like instead of focusing on the retina, the light that enters, remains in front of the retina. With lack of focus on retina, it affects the outcome. Hence, the image becomes out of focus while looking at a distant object but in focus while looking at a close object.

Yes, Politics is seen in a very negative connotation in our country but this myopia is doing nothing great to us at the same time. Let us try to build our vindication first by seeing the cause and what all are the viable recommendations to that.

For me, I support the cause because i need a triggered change. Even if Anna goes against any PARTY , that is because PARTY is representing corruption ( as per the stats).

Anna started with corruption and not leading against any PARTY is surely a concern but till the time Anna joins any PARTY, i am not in favor of this mismatch.

Training Need Analysis

I wonder today when was it first time when i ever realized the importance of this training.

Oh yes !

Who gives training to a child to suck the thumb?

Who gives training to a kid to demand the mom for the milk with unspoken words?

and it goes on.......

I know only basic concepts and so do i practice them. Life is a lot to learn from the above examples.Be it management, engineering or any other stream , no one can ever devalue the concept of this blend of Learning.

Without going into Theory lectures, It is important to understand that when one is responsible for one's needs , the analysis itself gets linked to the goal.

I hope the idea gets clear somehow. Start to Learn yourself and success is next standing to you !!