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The original, best-selling blockbuster which has transformed businesses world-wide. Now available in audiobook on both cassette and CD. The blockbuster number 1 international bestselling phenomenon is back! not that it ever really went away. An easy to absorb story, which quickly demonstrates... read more
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For over ten years, thousands of top managers and Fortune 500 companies nationwide have followed this book's techniques, thereby increasing productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. These very real results were achieved through learning management techniques that spell... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- One Minute Manager: Add a description of this character.
- Trenell
- Mr. Levy: The second of two people who report to the One-Minute Manage. He discusses One-Minute Praises with the Young Man.
- Ms. Gomez
- The Young Man: A new graduate, he wants to find effective managers to emulate.
Quotes edit
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“We Are Not Just Our Behaviors,We Are The Ones Managing our Behaviors”
Ken Blanchard Ph.D. -
“" People Who Feel Good About Themselves, Produce Good Results"”
Ken Blanchard Ph.D.
Organizations edit
- Chase Manhattan Bank: Add a description of this organization.
- Holiday Inn
- Harvard University
- Cornell University
- Georgia Pacific
- Johnson and Johnson: A Family Company
- United States Armed Forces: David C. Jones, General, USAFFmr. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- IBM Corporation,: David W. HannaVice President of International Business Machines
- Chevron, USA: Robert W. DavisGeneral Manager, Chevron, USA
- 20 Century Fox: Rupert Murdoch
- Yum Brands: Parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silvers etc...
- Pepsi-Cola Bottling
- Lockheed Martin: Aeronautics
- Apple Computers: Steve JobsFounder
- AT&T: American Telephone & Telegraph
First Sentence edit
ONCE there was a bright young man who was looking for an effective manager.
Table of Contents edit
CONTENTS
The Search..................................................11
The One Minute Manager..................................17
The First Secret: One Minute Goals......................25
One Minute Goals: Summary..............................34
The Second Secret: One Minute Praisings..............36
One Minute Praisings: Summary..........................44
The Appraisal.................................................47
The Third Secret: One Minute Reprimands..............50
One Minute Reprimands: Summary.......................59
The One Minute Manager Explains........................61
Why One Minute Goals Work...............................65
Why One Minute Praisings Work...........................76
Why One Minute Reprimands Work........................86
The New One Minute Manager.............................99
A Gift to Yourself............................................101
A Gift to Others..............................................105
Acknowledgements..........................................109
About the Authors..........................................110/111
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Management Skills: Increase Productivity, Profits and Your Own Prosperity!!
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Joel On Software Reading List. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ken Blanchard (Author)
- Spencer Johnson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Co
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0688014291
Page Count: 111
Publisher: William Morrow & Co
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0688014291
Page Count: 111
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: HD31.B527 1982 658 82-8106
- Dewey: 658
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Add the suggested reading level for this book.Perfect allegory to start young adults on the path to leading people.
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