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It has very basic concepts and to me, it is written in a condescending style. Having said that, I did get some value from what the book had to say, so I wouldn't tell somebody not to get it, I would just have your expectations not set too high.
I am an office manager for several departments in a college, I deal with multiple personalities, multi-tasks, multi-administrators with different schedules. This book simplifies the management duties, with common sense, and simple solutions, plus it's short and easy to read.
That is nearly the whole book. "The One Minute Manager" purports to give the reader instructions on managing work and life. It does that, but the advise is so obvious and the instruction so superficial as to make reading even this short volume a waste of time.The advise is to give employees clear instructions, then praise them when they do well, and reprimand them when they do not. Now you don't have to read it.While this advise seems correct to me, it is also very obvious. I would think that any manager who does not already know this needs more help then this book can provide.In any case the book can not do much harm since it is short.
I have a wonderful hardcover copy of the book from Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson that started the whole "The One Minute." best-selling series.Over the year the One Minute Goal and the One Minute Reprimand have been two of my favorites "One Minutes." This is a superb classic management book, reminding us of what is essential. Indeed, parents can benefit from reading and applying the suggestions as well because, of course, parents are the "Managers" (and stewards) of their children.The One Minute Manager is a book I take off the shelf and review annually. You will definitely want to add it to your library as well.
I ordered this book for my practice administrator of a three doctor group in the Texas area. She has improved her knowledge and used the resources described in the book to aid her in managing the practice, and all the myriad responsibilites that go with running the business side of a medical practice.
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