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Putting the One Minute Manager to Work

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Putting the One Minute Manager to Work by Kenneth Blanchard and Robert Lorber expands on the principles of the original book, focusing on integrating effective management techniques into daily tasks. It provides practical advice for setting goals, delivering feedback, and encouraging productivity, all within a framework that emphasises efficiency and simplicity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy practical advice on streamlining management techniques, focusing on efficiency, and enhancing workplace productivity through concise and effective leadership methods.

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How to apply the key techniques learnt in One-Minute Manager. This is the companion to the original blockbuster bestseller which has transformed businesses around the world.

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Putting the One Minute Manager to Work by Kenneth Blanchard and Robert Lorber serves as an indispensable follow-up to the globally celebrated bestseller, The One Minute Manager. This practical guide delves deeper into the actionable techniques that have revolutionised corporate management and leadership around the world. Providing readers with a robust framework, the book demonstrates how day-to-day application of One Minute management methods can significantly enhance performance, productivity, and profitability within any organisation.

In this essential companion volume, Blanchard and Lorber translate the core principles of One Minute management into concrete strategies that managers can use to handle common workplace challenges. The authors stress that although there is no 'quick fix' for effective management, the keys to long-term success lie in maintaining conviction and consistency in implementing these time-tested methods.

Putting the One Minute Manager to Work is packed with insightful anecdotes and practical examples, making it a vital read for both aspiring and seasoned managers. By focusing on goal setting, providing clear expectations, and offering immediate feedback, the book illustrates how managers can inspire their teams, foster a culture of accountability, and drive sustained growth and excellence.

Whether you are new to management or looking to refine your leadership skills, Putting the One Minute Manager to Work provides the tools and insights necessary to excel. Embrace the philosophy of One Minute management and discover how to transform theory into practice for remarkable, real-world results.

Series: The One Minute Manager

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    Raving Fans! by Kenneth Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles is an engaging and insightful guide that highlights the essential principles of superior customer service. Written in a compelling parable style, the book narrates the journey of a freshly appointed Area Manager who is eager to transform his customer service approach on his very first day. Through a series of enlightening and...
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  • The New One Minute Manager
    The New One Minute Manager by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard is a modernized and refreshed take on the classic, providing essential management principles that are simple and highly effective. This succinct and engaging narrative follows a young man on a quest to discover the secrets of successful management. His journey leads him to the One Minute Manager, an experienced...
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  • The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey
    In The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey by Kenneth Blanchard, William Oncken, Jr., and Hal Burrows, the authors present an engaging and insightful guide to efficient management through the art of delegation. The story revolves around the struggles of a manager who finds himself burdened with responsibilitiesβ€”or "monkeys"β€”that rightly belong to his subordinates. As the narrative unfolds, readers are...
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  • Leadership and the One Minute Manager
    Leadership and the One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi, and Drea Zigarmi delves into the core principles of Situational Leadership. Through the use of engaging stories and practical examples, the authors adeptly demonstrate how leaders can effectively adapt their management styles to suit the varying needs of their team members. The book skillfully combines the renowned One Minute...
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  • Putting the One Minute Manager to Work
    Putting the One Minute Manager to Work by Kenneth Blanchard and Robert Lorber serves as an indispensable follow-up to the globally celebrated bestseller, The One Minute Manager. This practical guide delves deeper into the actionable techniques that have revolutionised corporate management and leadership around the world. Providing readers with a robust framework, the book demonstrates how day-to-day application of One...
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  • Gung Ho!
    In Gung Ho! by Kenneth Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles, readers are introduced to the inspiring story of how a factory manager and a Native American mentor transform a failing business into a thriving and energetic workplace. This engaging narrative centres on the journey of Peggy Sinclair, a manager tasked with turning around the performance of her division. With the guidance...
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  • One Minute Manager Salesperson
    One Minute Manager Salesperson by Spencer Johnson and Larry Wilson is an insightful and engaging guide that has revolutionised the art of sales. Building on the principles of the acclaimed One Minute Manager series, this book offers a blueprint for transforming everyday sales interactions into opportunities for success. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a novice in the field,...
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  • The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams
    The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams by Kenneth Blanchard, Donald Carew, and Eunice Parisi-Carew is a transformative guide that unveils the secrets to creating and leading top-notch teams. Building upon the fundamental principles introduced in the internationally acclaimed The One Minute Manager, this book dives deeper into the art of team-building and leadership. It is an essential read...
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Putting the One Minute Manager to Work is generally praised for its practical approach to management techniques, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting, praise, and reprimands. Reviewers appreciate its clear, concise delivery and actionable advice, though some feel it may oversimplify complex management issues.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007109623

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 August 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins Entertainment

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 90g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Ken Blanchard is the founder and Chairman of The Ken Blanchard Companies. His One Minute Manager series has sold over thirteen million copies and been translated into more than 25 languages. He has also written or co-authored numerous other books, including Gung Ho!, Big Bucks! and Raving Fans

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  • Raving Fans!
    Raving Fans! by Kenneth Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles is an engaging and insightful guide that highlights the essential principles of superior customer service. Written in a compelling parable style, the book narrates the journey of a freshly appointed Area Manager who is eager to transform his customer service approach on his very first day. Through a series of enlightening and...
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The New One Minute Manager
    The New One Minute Manager by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard is a modernized and refreshed take on the classic, providing essential management principles that are simple and highly effective. This succinct and engaging narrative follows a young man on a quest to discover the secrets of successful management. His journey leads him to the One Minute Manager, an experienced...
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    Backorder
    Ships late August
  • The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey
    In The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey by Kenneth Blanchard, William Oncken, Jr., and Hal Burrows, the authors present an engaging and insightful guide to efficient management through the art of delegation. The story revolves around the struggles of a manager who finds himself burdened with responsibilitiesβ€”or "monkeys"β€”that rightly belong to his subordinates. As the narrative unfolds, readers are...
    Paperback
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Leadership and the One Minute Manager
    Leadership and the One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi, and Drea Zigarmi delves into the core principles of Situational Leadership. Through the use of engaging stories and practical examples, the authors adeptly demonstrate how leaders can effectively adapt their management styles to suit the varying needs of their team members. The book skillfully combines the renowned One Minute...
    Paperback
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Gung Ho!
    In Gung Ho! by Kenneth Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles, readers are introduced to the inspiring story of how a factory manager and a Native American mentor transform a failing business into a thriving and energetic workplace. This engaging narrative centres on the journey of Peggy Sinclair, a manager tasked with turning around the performance of her division. With the guidance...
    Paperback
    $1999
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  • The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams
    The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams by Kenneth Blanchard, Donald Carew, and Eunice Parisi-Carew is a transformative guide that unveils the secrets to creating and leading top-notch teams. Building upon the fundamental principles introduced in the internationally acclaimed The One Minute Manager, this book dives deeper into the art of team-building and leadership. It is an essential read...
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