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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
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I started managing people using this book as a guide many years ago. Unfortunately, it has not held up well to the passage of time. The basic concepts are still good but the language and tone are old fashioned. The three basic concepts are: one minute goal setting; one minute praisings; one minute reprimands.
My problems with this book after many years of managing people:
- Please, spend as much time as your people need to make sure they understand your expectations, to truly revel in your recognition of a job well done, and to fully understand when they've fallen short. It takes more than minutes.
- While I agree managers need to delegate well and protect their own time, it is not a badge of honor to have large blocks of free time!
- There’s so much talk about using physical touch to reassure people. Hands off! Eyes on! You reassure people by giving them your undivided attention. Put down your cell phone, listen carefully, and they won’t need (and may not appreciate) your hands on them!
- Too many analogies comparing the raising of children to the managing of people. I agree there are some similar concepts between the two, but the examples here came across as more condescending than illustrative.
The things here that are still right:
- "People who feel good about themselves produce good results."
- Give specific feedback, positive & negative, as soon as possible in a supportive and constructive way.
- Support the person, correct the behavior.
- Look for what they're doing right, or close to right, and recognize them for it.
While the tone is outdated, the idea that people want to do well is something many managers still need to learn. Spending real time with your people is the best time you can spend as a manager. It can't be done in minutes, but should be done with shared goals, clear understanding of expectations, and timely specific feedback. As a manager, your people are your most important job.
I read this for one of my event management classes, and it was pretty good.
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Wish I could give half star scores on ratings, I'd really like to give this a 3.5. The best features of the book:
- It is extremely short (111 pp with a fairly large font).
- It uses narrative to illustrate business principles, e.g. Patrick Lencioni (but coming before Lencioni).
- It provides clear summaries of it's points.
On the negative side, this isn't a detailed guide to management - if that is what you are looking for you will be disappointed.
But the biggest issue is probably how dated it has become. At least in a time of millennials (and Gen-Z) I don't think the one minute praise/reprimand is going to work. Folks (imho) these days want more involvement from their boss.
I had a very dear older friend who managed in this style and until you really knew him and the love that was behind his words and actions it could come off as cold and harsh. I'm afraid people who are practicing this methodology as it is laid out may find it backfiring when managing younger generations.
- It is extremely short (111 pp with a fairly large font).
- It uses narrative to illustrate business principles, e.g. Patrick Lencioni (but coming before Lencioni).
- It provides clear summaries of it's points.
On the negative side, this isn't a detailed guide to management - if that is what you are looking for you will be disappointed.
But the biggest issue is probably how dated it has become. At least in a time of millennials (and Gen-Z) I don't think the one minute praise/reprimand is going to work. Folks (imho) these days want more involvement from their boss.
I had a very dear older friend who managed in this style and until you really knew him and the love that was behind his words and actions it could come off as cold and harsh. I'm afraid people who are practicing this methodology as it is laid out may find it backfiring when managing younger generations.
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Good points but it could have been condensed into a smaller book or even a long article. No need for the random story to be created.
Such a great book and super easy to read. I read it few years ago and loved it, and as I got into a new role wanted to re-read it. An essentials for people just starting or seasoned at managing people. Absolutely recommend.