The New One Minute Manager

"Help People Reach Their Full Potential. Catch Them Doing Something Right."

The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson offers practical management techniques that emphasize simplicity and effectiveness. Here are ten practical hacks from the book:

1. Set Clear Goals: Establish specific, measurable goals for yourself and your team. Clearly communicate these goals and ensure everyone understands what success looks like.

2. Use One Minute Goals: Create concise, one-minute goal statements that outline what needs to be achieved and how success will be measured. This keeps goals clear and focused.

3. Provide Immediate Feedback: Offer feedback as soon as possible after observing performance. Immediate feedback helps reinforce good behavior and address issues promptly.

4. Practice One Minute Praising: Recognize and praise achievements with quick, specific feedback. Highlight what was done well and how it contributes to the team’s success.

5. Implement One Minute Reprimands: Address performance issues promptly with a brief and direct discussion. Focus on the behavior, not the person, and provide clear guidance on how to improve.

6. Be Consistent and Fair: Apply rules and expectations consistently to maintain

fairness and trust. Ensure that your feedback and recognition are impartial and based on performance.

7. Encourage Self-Management: Empower your team members to set their own goals and manage their performance. This fosters autonomy and accountability.

8. Promote Open Communication: Maintain an open-door policy and encourage team members to share their ideas and concerns. Effective communication helps build trust and resolve issues.

9. Focus on Results, Not Activities: Concentrate on achieving desired outcomes rather than getting bogged down by specific activities. Prioritize tasks that contribute to the goals.

10. Keep Meetings Short and Purposeful: Conduct efficient meetings that have a clear agenda and objective. Avoid lengthy discussions and focus on actionable items and decisions.

These hacks reflect the core principles of The New One Minute Manager, which emphasize simplicity, clarity, and effective communication in managing and leading teams.