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This is a VERY thin book, told in almost a fairy-tale style. It has large type and very short chapters -- The kind of book you can sit down and read completly in about an hour or less. It is an easy read, and the theories posed in this book do seem fairly sound, but what it does not address is how to deal with really difficult or beligerent subordinates, which is something I was hoping to get a different viewpoint on (other than my own!). The book keeps a "glass half full" type of motivational thinking which, in my opinion, does not always actually work in the real world. I've worked with some very determined, stubborn and difficult people who would have laughed off the entire premise of this method of managing people. That said however, I would also suggest anyone in management to give it a read. I do not feel it is the be-all, end-all of management books; it is far from it. But, it *does* help to be well rounded and open minded about differing management styles and I can easily see various scenarios where something like this might be an effective tool over some some employees. Read and judge for yourself! It's available here on ebay for very little money, and it won't take you long to read it.Read full review
For more than twenty years, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses nationwide have followed The One Minute Manager's techniques, thus increasing their productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. These very real results were achieved through learning the management techniques that spell profitability for the organization and its employees. The One Minute Manager is a concise, easily read story that reveals three very practical secrets: One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings, and One Minute Reprimands. The book also presents several studies in medicine and the behavioral sciences that clearly explain why these apparently simple methods work so well with so many people. By the book's end you will know how to apply them to your own situation and enjoy the benefits. That's why The One Minute Manager has continued to appear on business bestseller lists for more than two decades, and has become an international sensation.Read full review
It will take you more than one minute to follow his ideas,but I really like keeping the ideas in mind esp. at work. There sometimes I have to start or stop someone from doing or not doing something and the book did give me a better way to do this with far less friction. I know it sounds corney but I have tried it at work since I purchased it and it has helped me on several occasions. My co-workers were really surprised when I went to shake hands with them after I had just spoke my mind and stuck out my hand to shake theirs. They didn't know it I was lost or what. They ask me and I told them where I got the idea. They now try to shake hands with me when WE try to make out work more productive and less hard and stressful. Thank You Barbara Jackson
I read the book a long time ago and enjoyed it then, but did not have a copy for my own. I had wanted my own copy for a long time, but just had not purchased one. I'm glad you had it for sale and I bought it. Have read it again and enjoyed it very much. More companies should run their businesses in like fashion. The entire world would be a better place to live and work if they did.
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The book may be twenty years old, but still contains nuggets everyone can use.
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I purchased the "One Minute Manager" for a lower level manager to improve his relationship with his staff. This book is short, simple and to the point and an easy read. The techniques are similar to those used by my staff at our day care and private school.
I read this book some 20 plus years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. To be clear it made me very successful with a major company. I recently purchased it for my 19 year old son hoping it will be as valuable to him was it as to me. Best book ever
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This book was bought as a gift for my son, who was promoted to manager of a famous shoe store. I chose this book because it gives great advice for anyone who deals with the public. I had read this book some time ago and used many of its suggestions. I thought that it would help my son to imporve his mangerial skilss since he will have assistants working for him. He showed it to his finacee and she is recommending it to all of her managers as a must read. It has been very helpful and will help anyone in dealing with people ( and that is all of us!!)
Great book with a powerful message about life
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