Three Secrets of One Minute Management
Simple, yet effective
The Three Secrets of One Minute Management are goal setting, praising, and re-directing. These secrets help managers to effectively lead their teams and improve performance. The first secret, goal setting, involves setting clear and achievable goals for each team member. The second secret, praising, involves recognizing and rewarding team members for their achievements. The third secret, re-directing, involves providing feedback and guidance to team members who are not meeting their goals.
- Set clear and achievable goals for each team member
- Recognize and reward team members for their achievements
- Provide feedback and guidance to team members who are not meeting their goals
- Set Clear GoalsSet clear and achievable goals for each team member. This involves identifying the key responsibilities and expectations for each team member and setting specific, measurable goals.Pro tipMake sure the goals are challenging but achievableWarningAvoid setting goals that are too easy or too difficult
- Praise ProgressRecognize and reward team members for their achievements. This involves providing regular feedback and praise to team members who are meeting their goals.Pro tipBe specific and sincere in your praiseWarningAvoid praising team members for insignificant achievements
- Re-Direct BehaviorProvide feedback and guidance to team members who are not meeting their goals. This involves identifying the areas where the team member needs improvement and providing specific feedback and guidance.Pro tipFocus on the behavior, not the personWarningAvoid being too critical or negative
A manager implements the Three Secrets of One Minute Management with their team. They set clear goals, provide regular feedback and praise, and address poor performance. As a result, the team's performance and morale improve.
The Three Secrets of One Minute Management were developed by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, who wanted to create a simple and effective management system. They drew on their experience and research to develop the three secrets, which have been widely adopted and proven to be effective.