The Ramesh Sippy Syndrome: Vivek Kaul at TEDxIIMIndore

Mr. Vivek Kaul is a distinguished writer and economist who has worked at senior positions with the Daily News and Analysis (DNA) and The Economic Times. In this TEDx talk, Mr. Kaul speaks about what he calls 'The Ramesh Sippy Syndrome'; using the examples of Sholay, Kolaveri Di and Google to show how volumes are written on successful ventures only after they have reached the pinnacle of glory, and the fact that nobody is ever able to predict the degree of success that any venture will achieve. Mr. Kaul's talk poses a serious question about the way management is taught in the modern times, with nobody having a clear idea of what works for success.

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