One Minute Management
Manage in minutes
One Minute Management is a framework that provides guidance on how to manage effectively in a rapidly changing world. It emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals, providing feedback, and redirecting behavior when necessary. The framework is based on three secrets: One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings, and One Minute Re-Directs.
- People who feel good about themselves produce good results.
- Productivity is more than just the quantity of work done, it is also the quality.
- The best way to achieve successful results is with people.
- Set One Minute GoalsSet clear and specific goals with your team members, and make sure they understand what is expected of them. This helps to focus their efforts and ensure they are working towards the same objectives.Pro tipMake sure the goals are measurable and achievable.WarningDon't set too many goals, as this can lead to confusion and decreased productivity.
- Provide One Minute PraisingsProvide regular feedback and praise to your team members when they achieve their goals or demonstrate good behavior. This helps to motivate and encourage them to continue performing well.Pro tipBe specific and sincere in your praise, and make sure it is timely.WarningDon't overpraise, as this can lead to complacency and decreased motivation.
- Use One Minute Re-DirectsWhen a team member is not performing well or is demonstrating bad behavior, use a One Minute Re-Direct to redirect their behavior and get them back on track. This helps to prevent small problems from becoming big ones.Pro tipBe clear and specific in your redirect, and make sure it is timely.WarningDon't be too harsh or critical, as this can lead to decreased motivation and morale.
Teresa Lee, a team member, reported that she hardly ever sees her manager since she learned how to do her job, but her manager spends time with her at the beginning of a new task or responsibility to set One Minute Goals.
The New One Minute Manager leads with collaboration, rather than a top-down approach, and meets with his team once a week to review and analyze their progress.
The concept of One Minute Management was developed by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, who recognized the need for a new approach to management in a rapidly changing world. The framework is based on the idea that managers should focus on achieving results through people, rather than just focusing on results or people.