Role of experience and luck in management success: an interview with R.V. Kanoria, Managing Director of Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd.

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by independent writers who add their own impartial comments and place the articles in context. Findings – The role of luck in a leader’s success is not scientifically proven. But many leaders do advocate the efficacy of the luck factor behind a leader’s success. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.