Shivaji The Management Guru Ppt =link= May 2026

Introduction

• Built a strong and diverse team of administrators, soldiers, and experts
• Established a clear organizational structure and defined roles and responsibilities
• Fostered a culture of accountability and performance

• Hostile Takeover Defense: The "Poison Pill" strategy.
• Reputation Management: He survived to fight another day because he prioritized survival of the enterprise over personal ego.

1. Ganimi Kawa (Hit & Run): Strike when the enemy is complacent. Modern example: Flash sales, agile sprints.
2. Night Warfare: He disrupted the conventional rule of daylight chivalry. Modern example: 24/7 customer support; overnight pivots.
3. Fort Utilization (Interior & Coastal): He controlled 350+ forts, using them as "asset hubs." Modern example: Warehousing & cloud servers.
4. Navy Creation: He was the only king to realize that trade routes needed naval protection. Modern example: Cybersecurity for data assets.

Slide 11: References