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6 Management lessons from the movie Oppenheimer


During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team of scientists to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.


Christopher Nolan's movie Oppenheimer is a story of a LEADER'S decision, direction, desperation, and devastation.


This movie also tells us 6 powerful management lessons to learn and apply:


  1. The bigger picture: It is important to focus on the work, but also to keep the larger perspective in mind.

  2. Generalist-specialist: It is valuable to be an expert in one's field, but also to have leadership and coordination skills.

  3. Unpredictability: It is essential to be able to handle unexpected situations and adapt to changing circumstances.

  4. Imperfection: It is okay to have flaws and weaknesses, as long as one can overcome them and achieve excellence.

  5. Empathy: It is necessary to have compassion and kindness for others, especially those who are affected by one's actions.

  6. Ethics: It is crucial to have a moral sense and a responsibility for the consequences of one's decisions.


Which management lesson/s you need to apply in your current leadership situation?

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