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The New One Minute Manager

Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

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  • Brian ArmstrongRead with reservations
    Armstrong lists this under the shortened heading The One Minute Manager, but its link identifies ISBN 0062367544, The New One Minute Manager. He says it is an easy, entertaining read and that he struggles to recall the lessons.
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Summary

An updated management parable introduces three simple practices for leading people at work. The authors revise their earlier story for a workplace with more collaboration and change.

  • SourcePublisher or author checked description and edition · Author book page: 2015 book, Blanchard and Johnson, 112 pages; description identifies three management practices in an updated workplace parable.

Why read it Our view

Examine a simple management framework for setting expectations and working with people; the parable is an argument, not independent proof of results.