Management Lessons from the Movie Alive

Movies are best source for learning. Alive is based on the true story of an Uruguayan rugby team's struggle for survival after a plane crash in the Andes Mountains.

One can learn following lessons from this movie:

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???????????? ????????????????????: At different stages, different individuals lead based on their strengths (e.g., organizing food, maintaining morale, or planning the escape).

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?????????? ???????????? ??????????????????: Despite personal differences and initial conflicts, the survivors prioritize collective well-being over individual grievances.

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???????????????? ????????????????????: The team learned to manage scarce resources (food, shelter) through collective decision-making, demonstrating the importance of equitable resource management.

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???????????? ???????????????? ?????? ????????????????????: Surviving in harsh conditions required more than physical endurance; the survivors displayed extraordinary psychological resilience.

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?????????????????? ????????????????????????: Leaders in the group empathized with their teammates' fears and grief, enabling mutual support.

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??????????????????????????: The survivors creatively used the limited tools and materials at hand, such as crafting sunglasses from airplane debris.

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????????-???????????? ?????? ????????????????-????????????: Deciding to trek through the Andes for help was a bold and calculated risk that ultimately saved the group.

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???????????????? ??????????????????: The team had to make difficult moral choices (e.g., consuming the bodies of deceased teammates). These decisions were based on the greater good of survival.

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???????? ???? ?? ????????????: The survivors' hope of being rescued or escaping kept them motivated. Their belief in a better outcome fueled their actions.

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?????????? ????????: Every step toward escape (e.g., crossing a mountain peak) was celebrated, reinforcing morale.

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The movie Alive is a masterclass in human behavior under extreme stress, demonstrating that survival hinges not just on physical capabilities but on leadership, collaboration, and the will to persevere. For managers, it underscores the importance of resilience, ethical decision-making, and innovative problem-solving in navigating crises.

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