The New One Minute Manager by Johnson and Spencer Blanchard - Paperback

This book is absolutely fantastic. I have built my career on this book. It is quite small and easy to read, but the overall content and information shared in it can really make a dent at your management skills. I read the ebook, but then had to buy a physical copy to make sure I had one in hand!

Je vais arrêter de faire les éloges de cet auteur car on va croire que je travaille pour lui! Ce livre est bien plus qu'un livre sur le management ou le leadership! C'est vraiment à mettre entre toutes les mains. L'auteur donne des exemples impliquant des enseignants et je vois tout à fait comment appliquer cette méthode peut grandement améliorer les résultats scolaires d'un enfant. Lisez-le aussi bien pour votre vie professionnelle que personnelle

As a performer, manager or leader we all must have have basic skills. Situational leadership has stood the test of time (Hersey and Blanchard). Situations vary by the degree of people versus task emphasis required. Don't let the classic 2x2 consultant's grid of lo-lo, hi-hi, hi-lo and lo-hi turn you off. This time its a helpful tool. In addition to the obvious notion that some people respond better to direct versus indirect management styles, Situational Leadership also lays out a developmental model that guides the best use of people and task emphasis. For any new task, be hands-on and directive. Once someone has the basics, keep monitoring the performance in detail, but add some emotional support. Once they have mastered the area, back away on the details and provide some empathy. If they don't relish the interpersonal stuff, back away to low support and low direction. The book is about 100 pages. Quick reading. Adequate depth. Enough examples and repetition to get the points across. A good book for a quick 2-3 hour training session. However, as with most "managing" books, the key is to apply the principles and develop new habits. Good luck.

I have found that Blanchard's simple story telling method which incorporates the principles that are easy ti implement create a climate for the followers that is inspiring, positive and results driven. Worth investing in for your professional library. I had each employee read one of his books each year as part of their professional development and built their decisions into their annual plan. Created such an enthusiastic team.

It is a cheap book, easy and quick to read but even though it does not qualify as a 3 star. I expected more, given the name on the industry of the author but the book has dissapointed me. I have no alternative to suggest, though.