Abstract:A small but most simple to read and comprehend book written in story form where any one from any walk of life can easily apply “one minute
manager” concept to real life in decision making and problem solving. Kenneth Blanchard, the management Guru takes you through a very absorbing story that you cannot put aside this book once you have opened it. Indeed, within one minute, it empowers the readers to realize that we all have power within us and if we apply common sense there are solutions for every problem. The book focuses on human values where spoken words of
appreciation, a gesture and non-monitory award can motivate people who then are willing to stretch themselves most willingly to meet organizational
objectives. It shows the path of how effective people can manage other people and get the best out of them. The authors have drawn upon rich experience of many successful government administrators, military officers,
corporate executives, and university academicians, utility supervisors, managers of stores, hotels and bars who were men and women –young and old. The authors have also analyzed managers who were supportive, participative and
humanistic versus those who were tough and loyal to the organization but not their people. The authors have established that
productivity of each individual as well as that of the organization increases many folds if we make an organization people oriented rater than result oriented. Such people will feel good, remain motivated and totally committed to ensure both quantity as well as quality of any product/service. To achieve this, we need setting of realistic goals, clear responsibility and
accountability with matching authority. A simple act like praising subordinates for right job done rather than punishing any one for wrong job done can enable them to attain their full potential to perform well. It has a great impact on morale of a team when you appreciate some one’s good work spontaneously and do counseling in private. Remember time spent on developing your subordinates is the best investment since in the long run it ensures saving in time, cost and effort in developing /delivering any product/service. A must read book which can change your life in matter of minutes. By the time you finish reading this book, you would have already mastered the art of effective management and techniques for enhancing productivity.
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