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Putting the One Minute Manager to Work by Kenneth Blanchard and Robert Lorber. It is the second book in The One Minute Manager series, intended to help apply the original book's principles in a real-world setting.
Book Details
Title: Putting the One Minute Manager to Work: How to Turn the Three Secrets into Skills
Authors: Ken Blanchard and Robert Lorber
Publication Year: The original The One Minute Manager was published in 1982, with this sequel following to detail the practical application of its techniques.
Core Concept: The book focuses on the implementation of three key management "secrets" introduced in the first book: one-minute goals, one-minute praisings, and one-minute reprimands (or "redirects" in newer editions).
Summary
Putting the One Minute Manager to Work aims to guide managers and employees on how to turn the core management concepts from the first book into practical, day-to-day skills for improving performance. The book teaches that positive reinforcement is an effective way to train and manage people, emphasizing "catching them doing something right" to build confidence and self-motivation. It also addresses how to correct poor performance effectively by focusing on the behavior, not the person, and providing constructive feedback.