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.