Lessons from The One Minute Manager
People who feel good about themselves produce good results. Help people reach their full potential; Catch them doing something right. The best minute I spend is the one I invest in people. Everyone is a potential winner; Some people are disguised as losers, don’t let their appearances fool you. Take a minute: look at your [...]
The One Minute Reprimand
Tell people beforehand that you are going to let them know how they are doing and in no uncertain terms. Reprimand people immediately. Tell people what they did wrong – be specific. Tell people how you feel about what they did wrong – and in no uncertain terms. Stop for a few seconds of uncomfortable [...]
The One Minute Praising
Tell people up front that you are going to let them know how they are doing. Praise people immediately. Tell people what they did right – be specific. Tell people how good you feel about what they did right, and how it helps the organization and the other people who work there. Stop for a [...]
The One Minute Goal Setting
Agree on your goals. See what good behavior looks like. Write out each of your goals on a single sheet of paper using less than 250 words. Read and re-read each goal, which requires only a minute or so each time you do it. Take a minute every once in a while out of your [...]
