59.1 Gathering Intelligence Information
Question:
What is one of the critical duties of a king (leader)?
Answer:
It is the duty of
a king to know quickly everything that
happens to everybody in
his kingdom at all times. (Couplet – 582)
எல்லார்க்கும்
எல்லாம் நிகழ்பவை எஞ்ஞான்றும்
வல்லறிதல்
வேந்தன் தொழில். (குறள் – 582)
Explanation:
Among the many duties of a king,
collecting information about what is happening in his country is also essential.
To govern effectively, the king (leader) should be aware of what happens in his
country. A king may collect intelligence information through a network of
spies. Although no spies are available for a business or project leader, it is
equally important for a business leader or project leader to gather information
regarding the activities in his domain. For example, to assess the progress of
a project, the project leader should know the project's current status,
including the progress and the lack of progress in various tasks. Once the
leader has the necessary information, he can then take the needed corrective
action, if any. So, the idea in couplet 582 is applicable to a king as well as
leaders in other areas.
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