The New One Minute Manager

Wonderful revisit of the One Minute philosophy - updated to contemporary working environments - I got the first version back in 1982 as a fairly recently appointed manager, and made use of it to the best og my abilities and within the those opportunities allowed by the environment ... The 'NEW' book moves from topdown controlled environments to that of flatter organisation types and thus adapts well to present time employees and on top goes 'hand in glove' with e.g. Starfish types of organisations (with just a little spider added) - my personal favorites.

Worth a read for any manager

A great book, a thoughtful updating of the original, a must for all current and developing managers. Simple, Practical and Realistic, it works.

A great book on how to effectively manage people.

Ottimo

Short and to the point. Practical examples you can apply today in your company. My team already benefited from it after reading it slowly in under a week and implementing daily with them.

I am not a manager yet, but I see how I can help my manager, who recommended me this book, to make his work easier and better. Light and quick to read, I recommend for anyone who wants to improve their relationships both with work or at home.

The New One Minute Manager is a great book if you’re looking for a straightforward guide to leading people without overcomplicating things. What I liked most is how simple the principles are — one-minute goals, one-minute praises, and one-minute redirects. The book breaks each one down in a way that makes it easy to understand and even easier to start using immediately. The story format makes the lessons stick. Instead of feeling like a dense management manual, it reads more like a short parable with clear takeaways. It reminded me that good leadership doesn’t always need big systems or complicated strategies — sometimes the smallest, most consistent habits make the biggest difference. This book also made me reflect on how I communicate. The focus on being clear, direct, positive, and quick with feedback is something I’ve been trying to incorporate more. It also shows you how to reduce stress by setting expectations upfront instead of reacting to problems later. If there’s one drawback, it’s that the book is very short and stays at a high level. If you’re looking for deep explanations or detailed case studies, this isn’t that type of book. But as a leadership refresher or a starting point for someone new to managing people, it’s incredibly effective. Overall, The New One Minute Manager is a simple, practical, timeless guide that helps you lead more clearly and more confidently. A quick read with lessons that stick.