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Summary: Read it but not necessary to buy it.
Review: The issue is that most of the managers are not effective.The conclusion is that if you use the One Minute technique, you can become very effective. The One Minute technique is:
One Minute Goal setting- Take time to set major goals as that the employee knows what needs to be done.
One Minute Praising- Praise your employees by catching them doing the RIGHT thing
One Minute Reprimand- First reprimand the BEHAVIOR, Second encourage the PERSON (shake hands) There are examples given to explain each point. This books is a bestseller because of it's simplicity. But subsequent books by the authors have acknowledged the need of more than the above 3 items. It is good in theory but it's practice demands much more.
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Summary: Management Made Simple
Review: The One Minute Manager by Drs. Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson was a breviloquent, easy to read manual on efficient yet effective management. The text focuses on goal setting, one minute praising, and constructive reprimands; the principles are clearly stated and widely applicable to a range of personal and professional circumstances. The authors underscore the importance of clearly visualizing, verbalizing, and working toward the actualization of short-term and long-term goals. Goals are written down in 250 words or less then used to guide and gauge daily progress toward the declared objectives. Goal-setting can be applied in one's personal life or professional life providing they are in harmony with the goals of the organization. The "second secret" to effective management is the "one-minute praising". The authors stress the importance of catching subordinates in the act of "doing something good" and recognizing their good work. Correspondingly, constructive criticism is necessary at times. The authors stress the "one-minute reprimand" - good managers let subordinates know what they did wrong, that they are capable of doing better, and facilitate the identification and implementation of corrective action. The principles discussed in One Minute Manager are extremely valuable in a professional medical workplace. Employees should be focused on their own goals as well as those of the office as a whole. In such a high-stress environment, recognition of even the smallest employee successes will lead to a more productive workplace.
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Summary: Here's what I think about it...
Review: This should be in the library of all managers and those aspiring to be leaders. It keeps accountability straight; and promotes initiative and quality in all involved. I find that this method gives each person in my command a sense of worth and it is very respectful of that person's ideas and performance. Better than any other style of management.
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