Management by idiots : Accepting criticism a virtue: NTPC CMD in book A journey of real-life experiences

New Delhi, “I think somebody will say we never knew NTPC is run by an idiot. This is the first e-mail probably I am expecting,” says Arup Roy Choudhury, Chairman of NTPC and author of Management by Idiots.

According to the author, who is the youngest to head a public sector enterprise, his book comprises life experiences of an individual who thinks he is an idiot.“And this is the story of a person, who has practised management for over 34 years now. And who doesn’t consider himself to be a management guru. But I am absolutely sure, none of these you will find in any management books,” said the NTPC Chairman in a freewheeling chat a day ahead of the launch of his book.

 

Each chapter in Management by Idiots starts with a common saying such as ‘Jo dar gaya samjho wo mar gaya; kaal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so

ab; Horn please, and Write your own obituary’. The author links them up with management lessons. He narrates an instance of his standing his

ground despite a difference of opinion with his superiors, and coming perilously close to losing his job. But he did not relent till his superiors realised he was right.

Never let your mind rest, keep it working, says Arup Roy Choudhury.   BUSINESS LINE , November 8 , 2013