Management Lessons from 'Rocket Singh - Salesman of the year'

Recent bollywood movie, “Rocket Singh,” staring Ranbir Kapoor, may or may not be hit among the movie buffs but it surely has a message or two to take away which can benefit entrepreneurs, especially in India. Not everything is practical but things which are can really make a difference.

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• Rocket Singh is ready to make Mishraji (peon) a partner for his skills and aspirations and not for his qualification.

Lesson 1 # Recruit for talent and aspiration and not for fancy degrees and communication skills. Talented people will remain committed to the company and work efficiently.

• He welcomes his immediate boss with long side locks as his partner for his experience. Also fighting with him, would have made the situation worse.

Lesson 2 # Don’t under estimate experience just because you have a brilliant idea and have got some quick success. Instead of fighting with competent people, make them your associates.

• He warns his technical associate (porn king in movie) to behave well with the receptionist.

Lesson 3 # Make your work environment safe and respectful for everyone from day 1.

• He refuses to change his vendor when a big order comes as he is the person who helped him in startup and trusted him.

Lesson 4 # Building trust is the most difficult part of business. If you are able to develop it, nourish it. Do not grow alone. Let your partners and vendors also grow with you.

• He gives guarantee of service 24X7 and is even ready to sell his scooter if things go wrong.

Lesson 5 # Serve your customers as per their need and not as per your convenience. Put your 100% to your business. Put your heart.

• He sells off his dream to save his partners when things go wrong.

Lesson 6 # Always be ready to take risk and guard your partners. A true leader always stands by his associates and is not afraid of failures.

But most importantly: “ Risk toh Spiderman ko bhi lena padta hai, main toh phir bhi Salesman hoon ”

(Even Spiderman has to take risk, I am just a Salesman)