The One Minute Manager

In the book, “The One Minute Manager”, by authors Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, several aspects of management are covered. It basically sums up the different areas of management, and gives simple information and advice about each of these areas. Millions of people from thousands of organizations have taken advantage of the beneficial information that this book has to offer. This book was originally published in 1982; people in organizations read it to “increase their productivity, profits, and prosperity”. One quote that stands out from the book is as follows, “Effective managers, manage themselves and the people they work with so that both the organization and the people profit from their presence”. The book also teaches that people, who feel good about themselves, are frequently the ones who produce good results.

The book is well organized and concisely to the point. It is good for someone who wants quick tips to management, or a manager who feels they need to refresh their tactics. It provides great motivation and advice as well. I enjoyed reading it because it was clear, with no grey areas. I suggest each person studying management, or currently in a management positions to give it a read.

Title: “The One Minute Manager: The World’s Most Popular Management Method”
Authors: Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
Publisher: 1981