CAPTAIN COOL- M.S.

DHONI
A Leader Who Think Differently
Captain team India(2007-Present)
Presented
by:
Vivek Gupta
Shivangi
Chaudhary
Srishti Saini
Aanchal Arora
Shilpa Kumari
MBA-IB
Section-B

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Early life of m.s.dhoni

Childhood:
Born on july 7,1981 at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Studied at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir.
He was keenly interested in football and
badminton. He was the goalkeeper of his football
team and was able to play for the district and
state level.
On the insistence of his football coach, he tried
out to play cricket.

Early life:
He was able to perform wicket keeping especially well
which allowed him entry into a local cricket club called
the Commando cricket club where he played from 19951998.
His improved batting and keeping performances led him
to be selected to the Bihar Ranji Trophy squad for the
1990/00 season. He made his debut against the Assam
team by scoring an unbeaten score of 68.
He scored his first century the next season but was only
able to score at a average of around 40 per game by the
2003 season. In 2003, he was selected to the Indian
team.

 He was given the place in the ODI squad for the

tour to Bangladesh in 2004/05.
In his 5th ODI match against Pakistan, he scored 148
off 123 balls to be called a match winning player in
the Indian squad.
In November 2005, while chasing a stiff target of
299, he scored 183 off 145 balls to take India to
Victory. He won the Man of that Series award for
top scoring in the tournament with 346 runs.
In the 2007 world cup he could only score 29 runs
in the 3 matches with two ducks which contributed
to the knockout in the group stages.

Qualities of Dhoni
Strength: We have seen him hit the ball so hard that it simply vanishes to
the boundary or disappears for some of the biggest sixes within the blink
of an eye. Power so superior and technique so clean indicates the
strength in his arms and wrists.

Endurance: Dhoni is known for his quick running between the wickets. To
keep doing so along with power hitting takes a lot of stamina. The 1st ODI
VS Pakistan back in Dec 2012 is a clear example where he batted almost
an entire innings in not-so-good conditions (Chennai weather) to save the
team from a point where half the team had been back to pavilion for just
29 runs. Although India lost the match, Dhoni was awarded man of the
match for his century.

Maturity: He has matured over the years. From being an aggressive

wicket-keeper batsman, he's evolved into an innovative leader.

 Leadership: The most successful Indian captain, 2 world cup wins,

No.1 in tests (before 2012) .Quoting Dhoni after India's test series
loss against Australia in 2012 which tell that he is a true leader" I need to blame myself, I am the leader of the side. I am the
main culprit so of course I blame myself."
Giving credit to the team when winning, taking responsibilities on
bad occasions, always believing in youngsters, seeking advice from
seniors, is Dhoni.

Understanding: Dhoni always has a good understanding of the

situation of the match.. Many a times (when the side is half down),
he would walk to the pitch to put up a brilliant partnership to save
the side. Rotating the strike, and then exploding at the end shows
understanding of the game. Also as a captain, he knows the
strength of his bowlers and fielders, and uses them accordingly.

Lessons from dhonis

leadership style
UNINHIBITED STYLE- Hailing from a humble background, Dhoni never
let this aspect hinder his style or behaviour. In fact, he managed to
channelize this raw rustic energy to his on-field performances. He was
never shy of expressing himself in any given situation and maintain a
positive ego at all times
MANAGING EGOS - In a hierarchy led environment, Dhoni was
catapulted to captaincy ahead of several established players in a team
laden with stars and former captains. He took his time and didn't
interfere in their proven methods and managed to extract the best out
of these stars at most times without ruffling feathers. Many young
managers who inherit legacy organisations face this challenge at the
workplace
CHANGE MANAGEMENT- Dhoni did not rush through with change in
personnel and team culture. He first established his credibility and over
time dealt with these issues and managed the transition through the
process of natural attrition and performance management.

Lessons from dhonis leadership

style
MANAGING SUCCESS Dhoni dealt with his early success with a lot of
maturity with his feet firmly on the ground, which eventually led to his
elevation. It requires a great degree of level headedness and humility to
handle fame and money at an early age.

MANAGING PRESSURE Ability to stay calm and keep his cool with a
seemingly uncluttered mind is Dhoni's greatest gift as a leader. This
soothes the nerves of the rest of the team and ensures that they stay
focused and continue to believe in themselves

FOCUS- Dhoni has immense ability to insulate himself from the

surrounding environment and continue to focus on the job. The current
Champions Trophy campaign is a case in point in the wake of the IPL
controversy. It is vital to stay positive and focus on the task at hand and
avoid distractions and negative energies in play at the workplace.

Lessons from dhonis leadership

style
MANAGING FAILURE- After the heady success of the World Cup 2011, it
was just downhill for Dhoni and his team. He answered all his critics with
the sheer weight of his performance once again. At the workplace, failure
has to be dealt with the same fashion as success and one has to continue
to be focused on the job at hand.

VERSATILE- Dhoni is hands on, is versatile and can adapt to any

situation. He plays all the three formats of the game, can bat in any
position, keep wickets and can roll his arm over if required. Versatility and
adaptability is the key for long-term success for executives.
As a leader Dhoni is aware that the spotlight is on him but he
never hogs the limelight. He keeps a check on his emotions all the time
both in victory and defeat. He still has lot of cricket left in him and
perhaps, for us, there are more lessons to learn from him

FLAWS IN DHONIS
LEADERSHIP
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to retire from Test
cricket was met with rich tributes on the social media.
Till hours before that, people were braying for his blood.
But the moment the announcement came all his sins
were forgotten - in the true Indian way.
In spite of being India's most successful Test captain (he
more than made up his dismal record overseas on flat
Indian pitches), Dhoni displayed disquieting leadership
traits. People have rightly called him defensive and
unimaginative in the longer format of the game, which
resulted in several spectacular losses away from home.

 Dhoni put the blame squarely on a fracas between players

inside the pavilion for the last-day debacle during the
second Test at Brisbane, which cost India the game. The
controversy could have been avoided had Dhoni chosen not
to speak about it at the conference - he set the journalists
on the story's trail.
And then, instead of rising to the occasion, Dhoni came out
with a bizarre statement about Kohli stabbing Dhawan in
the back, and suggested that Marvel or Warner Brothers
should make a film on it! It was meant to convey that the
blowout was a figment of the journalists' imagination.
Instead, it showed that Dhoni treated the matter with utter
frivolity.

AWARDS &
ACHIEVEMENTS
MTV Youth Icon Award 2006.
MTV Youth Icon Award 2007.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
in 2007/08.
Padma Shri in 2009.
ICC ODI Player of the year 2009.
Doctorate Degree from De
Montfort University of United Kingdom.

What we can learn from dhoni:

Isolate yourself at critical times.

Calmness and patience is a virtue: cultivate them.
Live the moment, self-belief and coach.
Let more experienced and talented person guide
you even if he doesnt have a title.