Leadership and Team Dynamics from the Kaurava- Pandava Conflict in the Mahābhārata

Colonel Prof Dr N N Murthy
International Quality, Environment & Management Expert
Director, Jagruthi Kiran Consultants, Nagpur
(Industrial, Management & HRD Consultants)
Limca Record Holder - 29 Degrees from 21 Universities
Hon Kentucky Colonel Commissioned by the Governor of Kentucky State, USA
President, Swadeshi Academy of Sciences & Arts (SwASA)
Post Doctorate Research Scholar, Manipur International University,
Imphal, Manipur
Email: saraswatiputhra@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:As depicted in the Mahābhārata, the behaviour of Yudhishthira, Duryodhana, and Krishna support the notion that leadership preferences, favouritism, communication structures, and decision-making related to groups can lead to team morale, trust, and ultimately, performance. This study lends support for the notion that ancient narratives are relevant and valuable frameworks for understanding purposeful organizational practices today with principled decision making, structured succession processes, inclusive management of teams, team dynamics, and advisory support being aspects to consider in promoting sustainable organizational effectiveness.Keywords: Leadership, Ethical Leadership, Succession Planning, Team Dynamics, Mentorship, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making.