The New One Minute Manager

Ken Blanchard · Spencer Johnson, M.D.

May 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

A revised edition of the timeless business classic—updated to help today’s readers succeed more quickly in a rapidly changing world.

For decades, The One Minute Manager® has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has changed drastically since the book’s publication. The exponential rise of technology, global flattening of markets, instant communication, and pressures on corporate workforces to do more with less—including resources, funding, and staff—have all revolutionized the world in which we live and work.

Now, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have updated The One Minute Manger to introduce the book’s powerful, important lessons to a new generation. In their concise, easy-to-read story, they teach readers three very practical secrets about leading others—and explain why these techniques continue to work so well.

As compelling today as it was thirty years ago, this classic parable of a young man looking for an effective manager is more relevant and useful than ever.

Ratings and reviews

Heard about this management style from my manager (military organization). The concepts are intriguing, though there are some specifics to my field that are missing (I can't fire anyone) though there are potential alternatives. Four stars because it feels right. This style of leadership SHOULD have a significant impact, over time. I don't expect to see immediate results, and the specifics are something I'll have to adapt to my own field, but the basic concepts are very well presented and appear universal. I recommend anyone interested in good management read through the book (it took me about an hour). Only time can tell if these 'secrets' will work. I'll certainly be trying them!

This book outlines an approach that is people first oriented. It's goal is to share a strategy that will develop a transparent and healthy work relationship. I'm glad I took the time to read it.

Very easy to read. He puts the lesson in the form of a story, which is less bland than other how-to books.

About the author

Ken Blanchard, PhD, is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. He has co-authored 60 books, including Raving Fans and Gung Ho! (with Sheldon Bowles). His groundbreaking works have been translated into over 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies. In 2005 he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. The recipient of numerous leadership awards and honors, he is cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a leading international training and consulting firm.

Spencer Johnson, MD, is one of the most admired thought leaders and widely read authors in the world. His books, including the #1 bestseller Who Moved My Cheese?, are embedded in our language and culture. Called "The King of Parables" by USA Today, Dr. Johnson is often referred to as the best there is at taking complex subjects and presenting simple solutions that work. His brief books contain insights and practical tools that millions of people use to enjoy more happiness and success with less stress. Over 50 million copies of Spencer Johnson's books are in use worldwide in 47 languages.