The One Minute Manager
In a previous blog post, I shared about building a second brain. You can read more about that here.
In that post, I share how I am journaling my key takeaways from the books I am currently reading. I decided to take another step and create a digital journal to share a summary and key takeaways from each book.
Summary
"The One Minute Manager" is a management and leadership book written by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. The book offers a concise and practical approach to effective management. It revolves around three core principles: One Minute Goal Setting, One Minute Praisings, and One Minute Reprimands.
Overall, "The One Minute Manager" advocates for a straightforward and time-efficient management style that focuses on clear communication, goal setting, and providing feedback to create a positive and productive work environment.
Key Takeaways
Effective management benefits the company and its people.
Goals should be no more than one page and each goal on its own page.
Match your behaviors to meet your goals.
Review the goals regularly together (management & team members).
Be ready to provide solutions to fix problems.
Make sure expectations are clearly communicated.
Notice things going right and wrong; quickly act accordingly.
The best investment is the time you invest in others.
“Goals Begin Behaviors. Consequences Maintain Behaviors.” -page 97
Action Item
Implement a habit of timely and specific feedback to team members.
One key action item to take away from "The One Minute Manager" is to implement a habit of providing timely and specific feedback to your team members. This means recognizing and acknowledging their achievements promptly with praise and addressing any issues or mistakes constructively and immediately. This practice can lead to improved communication, motivation, and overall performance within your team.
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