English l 149 pages l Author: Devdutt Pattaink Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge in Hinduism, as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. Her name derives from the fluidity (saras) of the imagination. Human imagination allows us to invent, innovate, visualize, plan, and mitigate risks. Yet, imagination is considered a negative word in the world of business and management. It robs us of security. We want to control the imagination of those who work for us, to keep their minds off the work. But every human being lives in an imaginary reality. Recognizing this allows us to collaborate with talent, build strong relationships, and guide people to handle every situation with confidence and patience. Failure to recognize imagination is why family businesses are unable to manage professionals and why professionally run businesses create ineffective, mechanistic talent management systems. Training, learning, and development aren’t just about skills, knowledge, and competencies; they’re also about valuing the human animal, recognizing that neither we nor those around us are programmable machines we can simply plug in and play. Managing people, and therefore relationships, is essential to an organization’s survival. Adapted from Devdutt Pattanaik’s influential bestselling book, “Business Sutra,” this book explores concepts such as workplace creativity, nurturing talent, and the importance of teamwork, combined with Hindu principles and ethics. It will help employers and managers become inclusive leaders who can lead their teams forward.