This was a quick read, a short fable discussing a fictional “One Minute Manager” and what makes him good. This came down to several points:
- Set expectations (One Minute Goal Setting)
- Provide feedback both positive and negative (One Minute Praising / Reprimands)
- Show employees respect
- Separate the individual from the performance
This is not the greatest book on management or leadership, however it did have some nuggets of quality tools, nothing new, but useful.
I do take exception that a manager’s mold is set in a similar fashion for everyone (Everyone becomes a “One Minute Manager”). Each successful manager must find their own methods for utilizing leadership and management tools.
