Dangal

The Amir Khan starrer is all set to

break the box office records. It has a
very beautiful storyline with some
remarkable performances of all the
actors. It also has some insightful
message for the HR fraternity.

6 HR Lessons from Movie Dangal

1.Change Management
2.Talent Acquisition and Gender
Diversity
3.Training and Development
4.Analytics
5.Goal Setting
6.Coaching and Mentoring

1.Change Management
The society laughs at the Mahavir Singh on his
decision of asking the daughters to be a wrestler.
Perseverance and the repeated sensitization of
the changes is the only key to effective Change
Management. The results which follow to your
actions will make people understand the
importance of long term result. The HR being the
custodians of change management should keep
their focus on the results amidst the
misperceptions of our employees.

2.Talent Acquisition and Gender

Diversity
The Mahavir singh was expecting a baby boy to
complete his dream of international Gold medal. When
his hope of baby boy diminished, he decides to go
ahead with existing resources (daughters) and enables
them to achieve the target of winning the international
Gold medal.
As a HR professional, we should understand the fact
that every time we cannot get that perfect candidate.
We should identify the internal talent first and enable
them to achieve the goals. Yes, Its possible. HR should
not reject any candidate for any position based on the
gender. Women are well equipped and well qualified to
take up ANY responsibility.

3.Training and Development

Mahavir Singh trains his daughters in house and
later on sends them to National Sports Academy
for further training.
We should believe in utilizing the internal
trainers first before moving ahead to the
external training resources. No one knows about
the strengths and weaknesses of our employees
better than the qualified internal trainers. The
external training programs are obviously very
useful to raise the bar and to understand the
ongoing happenings in the external world.

4.Analytics
Mahavir Singhs studies the past videos of
GeetaKumari to understand the reasons
behind
her
failure
in
international
performance.
Effective and Useful Analysis of the available
data is the key to predict and prescribe the
future actions. The analysis not only helps to
minimize the mistakes but it helps in driving
the most appropriate actions in future.

5.Goal Setting
The national coach sets the goal of Bronze Medal for Geeta,
while Mahavir Singh sets the goal of Gold Medal for Geeta.
HR is the facilitator of performance management process.
We should be able to help the managers in setting the right
goals for the employees considering their potential.
Though Geetakumari had a poor performance in her initial
international career, she makes a strong come back with a
clearly defined goal by her father. She not only makes it to
the Finals of commonwealth games but also wins the Gold
for her nation by defeating the world champions.

6.Coaching and Mentoring

Mahavir Singh plays the role Coach
and Mentor for both Geeta and Babita
throughout their career. Mahavir Singh
was seen coaching her daughters
alongside
the
national
coach.
Continuous coaching is as vital as the
continuous learning. Whatever you
achieve in life, you will still need a
coach/mentor
to
take
most
appropriate decision.