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‘Productive Failure’- India Edition written by leading global expert on human learning, Prof. Dr. Manu Kapur launched on 16 December , 2025 in an event at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Sanjoy Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Advisor, Government of India, Rita Kapoor, Director, Haldiram Skill Academy and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Dr. Manu conceptualized the ground-breaking theory of Productive Failure, not only profoundly impacting the science of how people learn but also transforming teaching and learning in schools, universities, and workplaces around the world.
Adding to the substantial funding and media attention worldwide, Manu is a sought-after keynote speaker, has delivered two TEDx talks, and held prestigious visiting professorships and advisory roles globally.
His contributions extend across high-profile journals and conferences, influencing educational policies and practices internationally. Visit www.manukapur.
Productive Failure reveals groundbreaking insights into how, when and why failure can be intentionally designed to foster deep learning, creativity, and growth.
Prof. Manu says , “Dive into the science behind productive failure and understand why failure is a signal for learning, not the noise detracting from it.”
“Uncover specific strategies and design principles that allow you to deliberately design for and harness the power of failure,” he adds.
‘Productive Failure’ is a must read for every educator, parent, manager, leader, athlete, entrepreneur, or someone simply passionate about learning and growth.
The book is available on different online platform like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Target etc.
About the Author
Professor Dr. Manu Kapur is currently the Director of the Singapore-ETH Centre and Professor for Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where he also directed the Future Learning Initiative (FLI).
Before that Prof. Manu held leadership positions at universities in Hong Kong and Singapore. A soccer player-turned-mechanical engineer-turned-math teacher-turned-academic, Manu holds a doctorate in the learning sciences from Teachers College, Columbia University.
He also holds double Masters: Master of Science in Applied Statistics from Teachers College, Columbia University, and Master of Education from the National Institute of Education in Singapore.
