LD Final Project PPT.pdf kiran bedi life

Project about Kiran Bedi

1. Final Presentation
Group 6
Kiran Bedi:
The Iron Maiden
A Legacy of Fearless Leadership

2. WHO IS DR. KIRAN BEDI?
From Tennis Star to IPS Trailblazer:
-Crowned the national womenʼs tennis champion
in 1976
-First woman to join the Indian Police Service (IPS)
in 1972, shattering glass ceilings.
-"Crane IPS officer" known for bold methods
against corruption.
-Empowered communities by replacing male
constables with women in traffic police.


Reforming Tihar Jail:
-Launched "Operation Tihar," transforming a violent prison into a model for
rehabilitation.
-Introduced yoga, meditation, vocational training, and educational opportunities for
inmates.
-Championed the power of compassion and restorative justice.


Global Impact and Social Activism:
-Took oath as the Lieutenant
Governor of Puducherry on 29 May
2016
-First Woman & First Indian to serve
as a United Nations Police Advisor,
bringing her expertise to war-torn
regions.
-Established Navjyoti India
Foundation, tackling social issues
like drug abuse and women's
empowerment.
-A leader known for courage,
innovation, and unwavering
commitment to justice.


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Imagine a young woman, once a national tennis champion, defying tradition to break through the glass ceiling
of the male-dominated Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972. This is the remarkable story of Dr. Kiran Bedi, a leader
whose journey resonates not just for women, but for anyone who dares to dream of a better world.

3. JOURNEY TIMELINE
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1994
Ramon Magsaysay Award
for exceptional work in reforming
Tihar Jail, promoting humane
prison conditions, and prisoner
rehabilitation

2005
Ashoka Fellow recognized as a
leading social entrepreneur for
innovative approach to addressing
social issues through the Navjyoti
India Foundation.
1979
President's Police Medal
for exemplary service and
exceptional contributions in
the Indian Police Service
1995
Mahila Shiromani Award for
contributions towards
welfare and progress of
women
2004
United Nations Medal
for significant contributions to
the United Nations during a
critical period of peacebuilding
2017
Governor's Award for Excellence
for outstanding contributions as the
Lt. Gov. of Puducherry, focusing on
her initiatives in governance,
education, and social development.

2001
Asian-Pacific Leadership Award
for outstanding leadership qualities
and commitment to social justice
and human rights

4. Team Member Approaches of the leader Empowerment of Followers
DIRECTOR (Monica)

●Coping with change, aligning people
towards the same objective
●Transformational journey from a
homemaker to the director of IVF
●Bottom-up approach
●Be ready to face any situation
●Humility to accept different
approaches
●Courage to overcome crisis
situations
●“Walk the talk”
●Do not believe in Assumptions
Field Employee (Ravi) ●Transparency of requirements
●Not afraid to give negative feedback
●Appreciates us for job done well
●Works hard everyday -16hrs a day
●Wants to maintain the legacy
●Attitude and character matters
more
●Stick to commitment
New Employee (Aagaz)

●Clear Communication
●Keeps herself updated about all
recent technologies
●Gives ideas to put forward with it
●No cubicle, no hierarchy - open
house
●Motivation to keep learning
●Find the right leadership style
●Solution-oriented, analyse
based on facts

FOLLOWERS PERSPECTIVE
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5. FOLLOWERS PERSPECTIVE
Team Member Approaches of the leader Empowerment of Followers
Rinkey ( Personal
Assistant)
●Importance of giving opportunities
to work and grow
●Do everything with 100% dedication
●Celebrates festivals and happy
occasions with us to make us fell
togetherness
●Makes us build upon our ideas
●Encourages us to plan our work and do
frequent SWOT analysis
●Guides us when we need help or when
we face hardship -
Mentorship-in-hindsight
Kanchan
(Librarian)
●Detail oriented
●Empathetic towards others
●Makes you feel comfortable working
with her
●Instead of teaching you, gives
opportunities to observe and learn
from her actions
●“Love your work” - "Apne kaam se
pyaar karo"
●Think from others perspectives also
before making a decision
●Uncertainty should be approached
through the data
Varsha (Intern)

●Very diligent management style
●Negotiation skills is something we
wish to learn from her
●Keeping the calm and being
rational at crisis times
●“Don’t be afraid of failures”
●Intention is what matters
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6. Gives a clear vision and
mission to the team sets the
prelude for the journey ahead.

Believes on constant learning
and knowledge sharing.
Thinks that if she becomes
redundant, she has served her
purpose well.

Leads with openness and
honesty - build trust in the
team by telling them the
“Why” of things.


Empowering Leadership
CORE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

“Leadership is not about a position but a person as a whole.”
Emphasizes the importance of
authenticity and staying
relevant to oneself.

Emphasizes the significance of
a good value system,
highlighting that it
automatically guides
individuals away from
wrongdoing.

Takes responsibility for
failures and giving credit to
others for success.
Authentic Leadership
Actively listens to her team
members, demonstrating her
openness to diverse viewpoints
and ideas.

Leads from the front, offering
new ideas and showing the
way forward without burdening
her team.

Proactively anticipates
challenges and opportunities,
enables her to stay one step
ahead and guide her team
towards success.
Intuitive Leadership
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7. CORE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

HIGH COMPASSION:
-Removed the siren from her LG’s car, symbolizing her
commitment to equality and consideration for others.
-She emphasizes empathy as a core leadership quality,
highlighting the importance of understanding and sharing the
feelings of others.
-She encourages collective work and demonstrated empathy
by being accessible and visible to her team.
-Takes responsibility for failures and giving credit to her
followers for success.

HIGH WISDOM:
-Embraces agile governance by being field-oriented, agile, and
visible, she demonstrated wisdom in addressing challenges
effectively and efficiently.
-Practices transparent leadership, leading with openness and
honesty to build trust among her team.
-Emphasizes the attitude and willingness to learn something
new.
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8. LEGACY & EMERGING LEADERSHIP
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“I have adopted that approach from her. If my team members are afraid to
make decisions, I say, don’t worry, go ahead, I am always there. If
something goes wrong I will take up the responsibility.”




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Encouraged, guided and mentored Monica Ma’am to take up
the position of leadership


Vested trust and confidence in her


Gave a lot of freedom to dwell into her strengths and
weaknesses






“No perfect recipe of leadership. You have to observe, learn and discover
your own style”

Monica Dhawan
Director, India Vision
Foundation

9. TAKEAWAYS & LEARNINGS
The crux of her leadership is value based

Clear communication with focus on bottom up

Acceptance of change is a must

One has to stay detached from the power

Not the qualifications but the will to do is what matters

Have a vision for the society because that is what drives you in the long run

Always focus on learning and keep increasing your knowledge

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Look at all perspectives

While taking decisions, look
various perspectives and then
evaluate what you can/should
do and then choose the best
alternative.


Stand by your team

Don’t be afraid to perform your
duties or stand by your
teammates even if means
facing the people with tons of
power.

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10. “Who I am and what I am becoming is important. You should know when to draw a line, if you
go on compromising your core value system and this line breaks, you won’t know who you are.”

ADVICE FOR FUTURE LEADERS
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11. Thank you :)
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