Management Lessons from

M. S. Dhoni
By:
Vishwesh Singbal
 Brief Introduction
• Mahendra Singh Dhoni
– Born: July 7, 1981 in
Ranchi
– Right hand Batsman,
Wicketkeeper
– International debut in
2004
– Took over as India’s T20
and ODI captain in 2007
– Took over as India’s Test
captain in 2009
 Lesson 1 : Lead from the Front
• Lead India to T20 WC triumph and top rankings
• Improved tremendously as a dependable batsman
• Won ODI Player of the year award in 2008 and 2009
• No. 1 ODI batsman for over 2 years
• Performance before and after captaining India in
ODIs:
 Lesson 2 : Adapt to the Changes
• Flexible in the batting line up
• Became a more conservative batsman
• Displays innovative improvisations when
captaining a side
• Keeps his cool in difficult situations
 Lesson 3 : Value the Followers
• Does not look at reputation when choosing a
team
• Supports the players in difficult situations
• Gives them opportunities to prove themselves
• Shows respect towards the senior players
 Lesson 4 : Provide Constructive
Feedback
• Handles the media well
• Does not encourage negative behaviour
• Accepts personal failures
• Praises the performers generously
• Concentrates on the present than dwell over
past achievements
 Conclusion

• M. S. Dhoni inspires
players to perform
rather than force
them to perform
• We as managers will
need to display such
excellent man
management skills
Thank You!