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The New One Minute Manager Kindle Edition

by Ken Blanchard (Author), Spencer Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A revised edition of the timeless business classic—updated to help today’s readers succeed more quickly in a rapidly changing world.

For decades, The One Minute Manager® has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has changed drastically since the book’s publication. The exponential rise of technology, global flattening of markets, instant communication, and pressures on corporate workforces to do more with less—including resources, funding, and staff—have all revolutionized the world in which we live and work.

Now, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have updated The One Minute Manger to introduce the book’s powerful, important lessons to a new generation. In their concise, easy-to-read story, they teach readers three very practical secrets about leading others—and explain why these techniques continue to work so well.

As compelling today as it was thirty years ago, this classic parable of a young man looking for an effective manager is more relevant and useful than ever.

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A revised edition of the timeless business classic—updated to help today’s readers succeed more quickly in a rapidly changing world.

For decades, The One Minute Manager® has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has changed drastically since the book’s publication. The exponential rise of technology, global flattening of markets, instant communication, and pressures on corporate workforces to do more with less—including resources, funding, and staff—have all revolutionized the world in which we live and work.

Now, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have updated The One Minute Manger to introduce the book’s powerful, important lessons to a new generation. In their concise, easy-to-read story, they teach readers three very practical secrets about leading others—and explain why these techniques continue to work so well.

As compelling today as it was thirty years ago, this classic parable of a young man looking for an effective manager is more relevant and useful than ever.

About the Author

Ken Blanchard, PhD, is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. He has co-authored 60 books, including Raving Fans and Gung Ho! (with Sheldon Bowles). His groundbreaking works have been translated into over 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies. In 2005 he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. The recipient of numerous leadership awards and honors, he is cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a leading international training and consulting firm.



Spencer Johnson, MD, is one of the most admired thought leaders and widely read authors in the world. His books, including the #1 bestseller Who Moved My Cheese?, are embedded in our language and culture. Called "The King of Parables" by USA Today, Dr. Johnson is often referred to as the best there is at taking complex subjects and presenting simple solutions that work. His brief books contain insights and practical tools that millions of people use to enjoy more happiness and success with less stress. Over 50 million copies of Spencer Johnson's books are in use worldwide in 47 languages.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow; 1st edition (May 5, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09VMPD4GP
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Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management.

Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.

Ken has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the "Council of Peers Award of Excellence." He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA--The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.

Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, Ken received a master's degree from Colgate University, and a bachelor's and PhD from Cornell University. An avid golfer, Ken belongs to the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Scotland.

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S. M. McMillion
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Place to Start Learning about Leadership
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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This is an essential part of anyone's leadership library and education. It's a wonderful clean, easy read that can be consumed in one or two sittings. Great stuff from a widely acclaimed expert in the field.

I read the original years ago and reference it routinely in my work as a leadership consultant, often recommending it to people starting their leadership journey. In fact, I wore out my paperback copy and just bought this edition. It's an excellent update that's tightened up around the edges just right.

Essentially, Blanchard appies the psychological theory of operant conditioning to leadership. This is effective in many situations but incomplete as a leadership style. The major flaw in his approach is the underlying assumption that the "one-minute manager" knows what right looks like for each of his/her subordinates. This may well be true in situations where the supervisor has worked their way up from the rank-and-file, but even then, circumstances (technology, best practices, etc.) evolve. This means the problems / tasks may be solved differently now. Far more common is the need for the leader to help his/her people to solve problems by providing resources (e.g. servant leadership) but also by coaching and assisting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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It gave a well needed reminder of the importance of both people and results. Great read, very practical. You will enjoy this read.
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MN Sam
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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I appreciate the simplicity of the management framework provided in this book. It uncomplicated something that can be at times over complicated. Easy, quick read that is worth the time spent.
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Mia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great strategies for management
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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The story is a strangely written, but the content is solid. The best part is that this is a quick read. Easily adaptable strategies to improve your management style.
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F.Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars Tweaked but still good.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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Author: Ken Blanchard + Spencer Johnson

The new one minute manager is an updated reprint of the previously tried and true The One Minute Manager. It was time to write an update for this new Agile generation.

A lot of the tenants remain tried and true. And if you've read previous reviews of The One Minute Manager, or has actually read the first book, this edition and this review will be very familiar.

Since the last book, the landscape of the industry has changed, but good management and good business remains the result of the same pillars of structure, efficiency, review, and course corrections.

One Minute Goals
One Minute Praise
One Minute Redirects

The most notable difference in the book is the slight change to the third pillar, now called One Minute Redirections. Almost a "correct then redirect" type of approach, the One Minute Redirections emphasize the need to communicate freely and directly, but more importantly with description on how the path that was chosen wasn’t a good path, and how it made the manager feel; finally ending with a compliment and a nudge towards the right direction.

Overall, as a book, if you've read the first one, this one is just a slight change, and the overall message stays the same. However, the changes now provide a new generation of audience a little more relational information and I sincerely hope the book will continue to guide and provide good management skills for these new managers.
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Uptown New Orleans
5.0 out of 5 stars cool book
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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I thought this great and concise book!

The pointers it gave stretches beyond being a great manager in the business world.

The pointers can also be helpful within the aspect of being a better spouse, partner and a better parent!

So I think that this book is an impactful quick read‼️
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Gary T.
3.0 out of 5 stars Life (Work) Is Not As Simple As This Book States
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
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The One Minute Goal! The more important the position, the less valuable this concept becomes. Assuming everything remains the same, I prefer an individual with integrity. Only for routine jobs could a series of One Minute Goals be set. And if a series of goals can be set, when will a robot do that job. For a manager or executive, you need a feel for what needs to be accomplished and the integrity to do it properly.

Second, criticizing an individual, per the One Minute redirect, is also a bad idea. It is the employee review done more frequently. Instead, find employees doing things right. Offering to show them a simpler or faster way of doing things is positive teaching. Who wants to be criticized?

To me, it seems as if the New One Minute Manager is in danger of not knowing what is really happening in his organization. It is better to manage by wandering around (MBWA). Ask your people how you can make their job easier. Find out what the issues are (not to solve them) so you can better understand what they are facing.

Maybe, since I'm now retired (CFO, COO, Army officer), the simplistic views of success are not as appealing as they once were.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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Alison Bader
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a very good management book
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2024
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Very good management book
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Leonardo Uchôa Pedreira
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a new one minute manager.
Reviewed in Brazil on January 30, 2024
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A must a read for every single person.

It's so impressive how they made managing simple and intuitive, by telling you a fiction, that such quality of storytelling seems almost unreal.
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Juan Vila Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro
Reviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2023
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Conciso ....un buen resumen del tema que va al grano
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent short book
Reviewed in France on October 22, 2023
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I really liked this new edition, though I had my reservations...
But the new edition adds value, with the team play part and is indeed showing a collaborative over a top down approach to management.
I advise it to any person managing a team.
The 3 secrets are based on learning methodology:
Say whats expected
Say great when it is to confirm direction and good work
Say change when something is creating trouble and redirect.
Continue.
Very good reminder of staying simple and fact based while well intended.
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Umberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Always powerful and inspiring
Reviewed in Italy on December 10, 2022
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I read the “original” One minute manager at the early days of my career and I found it rich of hints to guide my work. Reading the “new” version today still provides me inspiration and renews energies to apply the simple three management secrets to become better as a manager and as a person. A must read classic! I really enjoyed!
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