செயல்திறம் இல்லாத அமைச்சர், செய்ய வேண்டியவற்றை முறையாக எண்ணி வைத்திருந்தாலும், அவற்றைச் செய்யும்போது அரைகுறையாகவே செய்வார்.

முறைப்படித் தீட்டப்படும் திட்டங்கள்கூடச் செயல் திறன் இல்லாதவர்களிடம் சிக்கினால் முழுமையாகாமல் முடங்கித்தான் கிடக்கும்

(செயல்களைச் முடிக்கும்) திறன் இல்லாதவர், முன்னே எண்ணி வைத்திருந்தும் (செய்யும் போது) குறையானவைகளையேச் செய்வர்.

Those ministers who are destitute of (executive) ability will fail to carry out their projects, although they may have contrived aright

This verse from the Thirukkural emphasizes the importance of execution ability in leadership roles, especially that of ministers or administrators. The verse states that even if these individuals have planned their tasks meticulously, their efforts will fall short if they lack the execution skills. They might have the best of intentions and the most well-thought-out plans, but without the ability to execute these plans efficiently, they would end up delivering half-baked results. In essence, the verse underlines the fact that planning and execution are two sides of the same coin. While planning is certainly important, it is execution that ultimately determines the success or failure of a plan. Therefore, it is crucial for those in leadership positions to possess not just strategic and planning skills, but also the ability to carry out their plans effectively. This teaching is not only relevant to political or administrative contexts but also applies to various other aspects of life, including personal goals, business strategies, or any project management scenario. It highlights the value of practical skills in addition to theoretical knowledge, thus promoting a balanced approach towards accomplishing tasks.