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The One Minute Manager

A short management fable about clear goals and timely feedback in everyday supervision.

Key takeaways

  1. Simple goals enable clarity
  2. Fast feedback supports learning
  3. Recognition should be timely and specific

How to apply it in your business

  1. Agree on a one-page goal with each direct report
  2. Praise observable progress promptly
  3. Correct deviations with a clear next step

About the authors

Ken Blanchard is a leadership author and consultant; Spencer Johnson wrote management fables.

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