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| Author(s): Dr. Ken Blanchard & Dr. Spencer Johnson, Country: United States, Language: English, Genre(s): Business/ Self-help/Motivational, Publisher: William Morrow & Co |
The facts will tell you that it has sold more than 13 million copies and been translated into 37 languages. And that's what this book talks about 'facts' about behavior and 'truth' that is inevitable. The truth which will hold good universally, be it in a circus, at home, at school or at any organisation.
SUMMARY:
The story revolves around a young aspiring manager who wants to know the secret to efficient man-management. And after analyzing so many 'autocratic' and 'democratic' managers, he comes across 'quite a guy' who calls himself 'a One Minute Manager'. Who tells the young man to know the secret to his 'productive yet supportive' organisation from his subordinates. And when he finally lands up on 'the secrets' he finds himself nothing but amused at how simply and quickly he learnt a great deal about how to come across a Win-Win situation in case of producing results and winning over the people just by making them feel good about themselves and also being honest and upfront about the tasks in hand.
WRITING STYLE:
Also what is fascinating is the charm in his writing. We often come across 'managing mantras' which will bore you to death but this hundred odd paged copy is a reader's delight and with no uncertain words and to the point metaphors which leave you with a knowing smile on your face. The author ponders upon keeping things simple, short term and efficient leading to greater productivity. And yes! he double underlines on 'Implementation' part. And how well does he implement in his writing skill. The language is simple and the vocabulary is so easy on you that you will hardly take a peak into The Oxfords or The Collins.
MY THOUGHTS:
You just cannot put it down till you turn the last page And by the end of it you yourself feel like a One minute manager yourself. But don't forget! learning is half the part, implementation is the key. Just like i tried to fill you in with this 250 word review but alas! I failed, just because 'The One Minute Manager' is that very good, and I am still learning (*wink*).
This whole review may look very one-dimensional but it really is 'Quite a Book' just like the One Minute Manager! And I am sure you will hit the Wheeler or Crosswords soon!
-V. V. Talavanekar
