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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
The world is changing faster. There are updates everywhere. You blink and witness a change .... it is that faster! So, with time, even the working structures of the organisations are changing. It is expected to get a faster response from the businesses, and to keep up with the ever-changing technology and globalization. It is all fine, but what the businesses need to focus on to get results is the people. The collaborative approach should be there. So, for that purpose, The one-minute manager book is updated to The New One Minute Manager. I haven’t read the previous one, because I didn't find it necessary.
This book is intended to show the side by side relationship of the manager and his subordinates, or maybe the relationship of the organisation with its people. As people are more inclined towards fulfilment at work, this book goes that way. It is known to all that a manager plays an important role in the lives of employees and that's what this book focuses on - How a manager should be? Somewhat!
What do I think of this book?
Honestly, I was expecting a lot from this book. And at a certain level, I got that satisfaction, but it was superficial. I am a big-time self-help books admirer because I love to adapt the techniques. If not 100%, I try to combine some and work them out for me. So, I wanted to give this book a try. But sadly, this book turned out to be a disappointment. Being a part of the corporate world, I know how it works. I am new, but I am aware. So, I found the techniques mentioned in this book to be superficial and impossible to implement. I HATED the fact that this book fails to address the diversity of people involved in any organisation. By diversity, I mean the different personalities. I don’t expect this book to address behavioural issues, but I at least expected it to be practical. But it is not. This book also neglects the strategic part and the different managerial levels. That was again disappointing.
If you look at the content, I liked it because it ‘sounds good’ but I don’t need that from a non-fiction book. I loved a few things, and I plan to implement them. The core message and learnings were good, but I don’t think the authors needed to write 100 pages for that. No way.
I DO NOT recommend it.
This book is intended to show the side by side relationship of the manager and his subordinates, or maybe the relationship of the organisation with its people. As people are more inclined towards fulfilment at work, this book goes that way. It is known to all that a manager plays an important role in the lives of employees and that's what this book focuses on - How a manager should be? Somewhat!
What do I think of this book?
Honestly, I was expecting a lot from this book. And at a certain level, I got that satisfaction, but it was superficial. I am a big-time self-help books admirer because I love to adapt the techniques. If not 100%, I try to combine some and work them out for me. So, I wanted to give this book a try. But sadly, this book turned out to be a disappointment. Being a part of the corporate world, I know how it works. I am new, but I am aware. So, I found the techniques mentioned in this book to be superficial and impossible to implement. I HATED the fact that this book fails to address the diversity of people involved in any organisation. By diversity, I mean the different personalities. I don’t expect this book to address behavioural issues, but I at least expected it to be practical. But it is not. This book also neglects the strategic part and the different managerial levels. That was again disappointing.
If you look at the content, I liked it because it ‘sounds good’ but I don’t need that from a non-fiction book. I loved a few things, and I plan to implement them. The core message and learnings were good, but I don’t think the authors needed to write 100 pages for that. No way.
I DO NOT recommend it.
The insights that this book has to offer are worth examining, but they could have easily been covered in a blog post.
I implore you not to read it, so I'll give you everything you need to mark this book as read -Make sure your team knows what is expected of them individually and corporately (Set Goals) and offer regular feedback by way of in-the-moment praise (Support) when they've succeeded and supportive re-direction when they've failed (Challenge).
I'm not a big critic of narrative structure provided that the content is clearly articulated and valuable, but this is honestly beyond bad - almost unreadable.
Lastly, I'm beyond disgusted and appalled by the $25 USD price tag on the dust jacket of this book. I'm growing increasingly weary of successful businessman monetizing and re-monetizing principles that have already been covered in more depth elsewhere and/or could be explained in a 3 minute YouTube video. The first edition sold over 15 million copies - if you really feel like a "New One Minute Manager" is necessary, just give it away as an ebook. The value added is disproportionate to the investment and it damages your credibility as a leadership guide and mentor.
I implore you not to read it, so I'll give you everything you need to mark this book as read -Make sure your team knows what is expected of them individually and corporately (Set Goals) and offer regular feedback by way of in-the-moment praise (Support) when they've succeeded and supportive re-direction when they've failed (Challenge).
I'm not a big critic of narrative structure provided that the content is clearly articulated and valuable, but this is honestly beyond bad - almost unreadable.
Lastly, I'm beyond disgusted and appalled by the $25 USD price tag on the dust jacket of this book. I'm growing increasingly weary of successful businessman monetizing and re-monetizing principles that have already been covered in more depth elsewhere and/or could be explained in a 3 minute YouTube video. The first edition sold over 15 million copies - if you really feel like a "New One Minute Manager" is necessary, just give it away as an ebook. The value added is disproportionate to the investment and it damages your credibility as a leadership guide and mentor.
An oldie but a goodie, One Minute Manager is a very quick read and good resource on a simple management philosophy that we could all use whether we are a manager or not: we all are our most productive when we have skin in the game. Manage accordingly. Highly recommend for anyone that is going to be a first time manager.
The concepts are good, but the allegory-style of writing wasn't my favorite. I was hoping to find something to apply to parenting and I definitely think the principles can be universal. Worth the 30 minute read.
Foundational and simple (bordering on simplistic) management guidance provided in a bare-bones story. The keys to "one minute management" no longer feel revolutionary, but they're book reminders of the importance of clear goals and clear feedback
The book tells a fable about the recounting three techniques of an effective manager.
They include:
One Minute Goals:
Creating goals for yourself and the team and reviewing it for one minute every day.
One Minute Praisings:
Taking one minute each day to appreciate and reaffirm your staff and employees.
One Minute Redirect:
Once you notice a mistake in a project, address it in a minute, and affirm the staff.
The book tells you exactly how to do all this, and then watch your managerial skills improve greatly.
They include:
One Minute Goals:
Creating goals for yourself and the team and reviewing it for one minute every day.
One Minute Praisings:
Taking one minute each day to appreciate and reaffirm your staff and employees.
One Minute Redirect:
Once you notice a mistake in a project, address it in a minute, and affirm the staff.
The book tells you exactly how to do all this, and then watch your managerial skills improve greatly.
Any easy read with some interesting management ideas but a little too simplistic for my complicated head.
The One Minute Manager was okay. I liked the leadership style - in general - that it encouraged. However, the book was a little simplistic, seemed to have inconsistent transitions, and didn't really leave me saying wow. If you are looking for a quick read, there is some good stuff in there though.