Friday, August 6, 2010

Lessons from "Rocket Singh"

Normally, I don't watch movies, but I do watch specific ones, specially when they are aired on TV.

Well, they are free to watch, you can watch from comforts of your bed-room, pop-corns free, snaks free, tea coffee free, no need to change and get ready, no travel, no traffic jams, no parking fee, you don't endup buying 10 unwanted things because they had buy 1 get 1 free offer, no lost and found mobile calls "where are you - where are you I am here I am here", no queue at ticket widnow and also, you have a choice to go for toilet every 10 - 15 minutes... there are so many advantages of watching movie at home on cable TV.

Ok, coming to the point, that day, one of the channel was telecasting "Rocket Singh". I had nothing special to do and I had received good review of the movie, so I decided to watch it.

That investment paid off. I made some observations from it. Here they are:
  • Rocket singh was selected because he DID NOT GIVE UP. Never give up.
  • Biggies have no value of start ups (people who give less business, but ask many questions) / customers. Rocket singh took every order seriousy and provided 24x7 support. Take everyone seriously, take care of ppl who trusted you.
  • A manager can convert all the situations to his/her advantage. Think twice before going against your manager.
  • Rocket Singh's boss insulted him in front of a potential but currupt client. People will insult you if YOUlet them do so.
  • When sales manager caught Rockete Sales Corporation group, no one could say anything, the smallest guy, who was made a director in RSC opend up secrets of the sales manager. Give due respect to everyone. Even the lowest employee in the hierarchy can take initiative and turn the game on your side.
  • When Rocket Sales Corporation received very large order, Rocket Singh insisted to source parts from from the dealer who sold him his first computer. Never leave people who supported you you were a startup. It is about growing together.
  • Even zero has a value. All you need to do is add 1 on the left. If given a suitable job, even the least perfoming employee can give you the best results.
Well there may be many more points, but all I remember are these. If you have more, feel free to add your comments!!