Dear Students and Friends
Before reading this post,
please watch below 47 secs Video of Nepal vs. Ireland (14 February 2022,
Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Muscat, Oman Quadrangular T20 Series clash)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LmLSoQJkYs
During the 19th over of
the match, wicketkeeper Aasif Sheikh could have easily dismissed Ireland
all-rounder Andy McBrine while McBrine was taking a quick single. However,
Aasif Sheikh decided to keep the spirit of the game intact. This little gesture
is being lauded by fans and the cricket fraternity. Nepal captain Sandeep
Lamichhane was the one who asked Sheikh to not run out McBrine. Nepal might
have lost the match, but they won the cricket world’s heart that day. (firstpost.com).
What is the true
definition of Sportsmanship? As per Nathan Jamail, bestselling author, the
following 4 attributes define the sportsmanship- Not be offended by others
success, Assume no one cheats, Strive to learn from others success and not
resent it. The team is more important than the individuals.
How much of the corporate
and Educational world practices this philosophy? While we give ranks for Highest revenue,
Sustainability, Net Profit, University/Institutional Ranking, did you ever
announce Corporatesportsmanship/Educationsportsmanship awards?
Can we think of ranking
for best cooperation between similar brands in business? How much are they
helping each other for ethical business practices? How are they helping each
other without grabbing each other's genuine efforts?
Can we think of ranking
between Educational institutions who help each other?
Can we think of
Regionalsportsmanship awards in a particular geography to promote cooperation
among countries?
They sound theoretical
but is it not time to raise them for a better world? We see one coaching center
poaching other coached students for better ranking? We see one brand damage
another's brand reputation for a petty market share.
Students learn
professional ethics in their curriculum. But we give least priority to
practice. I am sure it is mostly a non-credit course in many educational
institutions across the globe! There itself we are giving differential priority
to this concept. What are we messaging to the students?
Parents are also equally
responsible for this. Honestly, including myself, how many of us train our
Children to stand for ethics in the society. We all fear reality! There itself we
compromised our values.
Vidura-niti, or Vidura's Statecraft, narrated in the form of a dialogue between
Vidura and King Dhritarashtra, is considered the precursor in some ways of Chanakyaneeti. Vidura is held to be a paragon of truth, dutifulness, impartial
judgement and steadfast dharma. He is considered the
embodiment of the inner consciousness of the Mahabharata. He is
described as the prime minister of the Kuru
Kingdom and is the paternal uncle of
the Pandavas and Kauravas.
In the corporate world,
we have CEO, CTO, COO, CPO, CFO, CDO, CIO, CHRO and so on! Time to create a
CVO role! Company’s Vidura, who brings neutrality and heads the practice of
equality in the organization!
Will you consider appointing
“Chief Vidura Officer” in your Organization?
Ravi Saripalle
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