Why Positive Management?

Clarity of thought is key to sound decision making. Having one central value to drive decisions provides an easier path to clear thinking. Optimism is the essence of any growth oriented strategic planning. Optimism is the manifestation of internal positive well being. Productive synergy is the natural outcome of a happy team, and happy teams are made up of appreciative members and an encouraging leader. From Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence to Dr. Randy Pausch's last lecture, history is full of examples of positive means to achieve results. These are result oriented acts that one can be proud of for a long time to come.

What is Positive?

Positive energy leads to the creation of win-win situations.

A picture that stays in mind from my childhood days is of the 3 monkeys that represent "Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil". I would like to add to this... do no evil. This is another way to explain positive.

In the words of Thiruvalluvar, positive is "Inna seidaarai oruthal ,avar naana nannayam seithuvidal". This tamil aphorism means "How will a man punish those who have done injustice to him? By doing good back to them and shaming them". with his kindness"

Understanding negative sentiments - the cause of problems

People are full of positive energy by default, and this is the natural outcome of any human action. Negative actions are usually uncontrolled reactions to unavoidable circumstances of difficulty. The keywords here are uncontrolled and reaction. Could these reactions be more of actions and can they be controlled by rational human thought process? Absolutely!

Negative actions are easier solutions in difficult situations. They require relativley less thought, courage and time. Because of the level of thought involved and rash nature, they usually gain support and momentum faster. They are a very powerful destructive force in any professional/social organization.