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One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey (One Minute Manager)
When a person goes to the boss with a problem and the boss agrees to do something about it, the monkey is off his back and onto the boss's. How can managers avoid these leaping monkeys? Here is priceless advice from three famous experts: how managers can meet their own priorities, give back other people's monkeys, and let them solve their own problems.
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
January 1st 1989
by William Morrow & Company
(first published January 11th 1988)
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Enjoyed the concepts discussed in the book. I think oftentimes I find myself picking up other people's monkeys and completing them. I think the most crucial part of this book for me in my personal life will be letting my child(ren) deal with their monkeys as far as possible before I intervene (if ever).
Monkey = the next move
Oncken’s Rules of Monkey Management
The dialogue between a boss and one of his or her people must not end until all monkeys have:
1. Descriptions – The “next moves” are identif...more
Monkey = the next move
Oncken’s Rules of Monkey Management
The dialogue between a boss and one of his or her people must not end until all monkeys have:
1. Descriptions – The “next moves” are identif...more
Managers who use David Allen's "Getting Things Done" approach to managing their workflow will find this book instructive on how to use the same approach in managing employees.
The "monkey" in the title is defined as the "next move" and is separate from the project. Allen built on this with his "next action", the next step you can take toward completing a project that has no other steps before it. In "The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey", Blanchard offers a system for getting those next moves...more
The "monkey" in the title is defined as the "next move" and is separate from the project. Allen built on this with his "next action", the next step you can take toward completing a project that has no other steps before it. In "The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey", Blanchard offers a system for getting those next moves...more
This book was very short and simple, but highly effective!
The idea is that, in any work situation, the "Monkey" is the next move to be made on any given project. If you aren't effectively managing your staff, they will constantly "let Monkeys jump on your back" by handing over the next step on a project to YOU instead of coming to you with suggestions for how to move something toward completion. This really resonated with me -- how many times has someone left me with a written report only to hav...more
The idea is that, in any work situation, the "Monkey" is the next move to be made on any given project. If you aren't effectively managing your staff, they will constantly "let Monkeys jump on your back" by handing over the next step on a project to YOU instead of coming to you with suggestions for how to move something toward completion. This really resonated with me -- how many times has someone left me with a written report only to hav...more
I was expecting a lot more from this book after enjoying the original One Minute Manager as much as I have. For what the book shares, it is good. However, I think the basic concept is simple enough to shorten the book drastically or tell the story a bit differently.
Instead of seeing a lot of interaction, this book is written much more from the standpoint of someone telling us what he has learned. This is like a cross between a teaching guide and a parable. It doesn't do as well at either. It wo...more
Instead of seeing a lot of interaction, this book is written much more from the standpoint of someone telling us what he has learned. This is like a cross between a teaching guide and a parable. It doesn't do as well at either. It wo...more
This book is aimed at managers, but I think it is useful for parents, team members, people in counseling; really anyone, because you just might pick up other people’s chores or projects because you think it will move things along better or easier or faster. Even if that’s a right assumption, you might create your own pitfall this way.
The examples in this book mostly cover the role of the manager, but give this book a try if you think you sometimes are too helpful for your own good. The message i...more
The examples in this book mostly cover the role of the manager, but give this book a try if you think you sometimes are too helpful for your own good. The message i...more
Back when I was an undergrad, I would have had an different opinion. Right now, I feel like there were not enough concrete examples that were given. Anyone who is at the point where s/he realizes that s/he has picked up so many monkeys is going to have a hard time figuring out how to give the monkeys back. What a hard step! This also requires being able (and finding the time and energy) what monkeys belong where. In the beginning, Blanchard discusses how this book could be beneficial to professi...more
This book is a great teaching tool for pastors eager to learn delegation and incorporate more people into ministry. The "monkey" in the title is the job you give someone else to do. How you teach others to care for their monkey is the rest of the book. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. If nothing else, learning not to take care of someone else's monkey is worth the price. I've used these principles to teach ministry directors in our church how to involve others. I've even used little s...more
This book was practical and helpful. There are lots of books about managing and delegating, but this one keeps it simple. It is obviously a business book, but there are principles that will transfer to volunteer work and even to some family situations. If you are a manager of others and are struggling to find the light of day because of the responsibilities you have, this will help you develop a practical plan to rebuild clarity and purpose in your work.
Aug 05, 2011
Nicola
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Part of the 'One Minute Manager' series, this excellent book gives insight and advice on how to deal with getting rid of other people's monkeys (responsibilities) from your back, how to focus on your own work, and how to supervise and delegate.
It's written with humour, is enjoyable and very easy to understand, meaning that you won't consider it 'work' to read this management strategy book.
It's written with humour, is enjoyable and very easy to understand, meaning that you won't consider it 'work' to read this management strategy book.
I bought this book for somebody in my company, and like all good books, read it before I passed it on.
This book is humorous and gives you lots of practical ideas for how to respond to efforts by your subordinates and colleagues to delegate their work and responsibility to you. You will learn how to see them coming and to keep the monkey where it belongs: with them.
If you find that you are pressed for time, this book is an important source of ideas to free up your life to have less stress while...more
This book is humorous and gives you lots of practical ideas for how to respond to efforts by your subordinates and colleagues to delegate their work and responsibility to you. You will learn how to see them coming and to keep the monkey where it belongs: with them.
If you find that you are pressed for time, this book is an important source of ideas to free up your life to have less stress while...more
Though the author may disagree, this book really only conveys one idea. That said, the idea is a very good one if you are looking to become a better manager, and the book itself is short and a quick read. This book is in no way dated, despite being nearly 20 years old, and the advice it offers is still completely applicable in 2013. Would recommend.
It is a great book for leaders and manger
In fact all of us as we are a leader at home with family ,in our social life.....
This book illustrate invaluable principles for mangers at all levels
It carry important message for all mangers and any one who is a leader in his position , those who wonder why they are working nights and weekends while their staff relaxing
In fact all of us as we are a leader at home with family ,in our social life.....
This book illustrate invaluable principles for mangers at all levels
It carry important message for all mangers and any one who is a leader in his position , those who wonder why they are working nights and weekends while their staff relaxing
This is a management book I can recommend whole-heartedly. It was super quick and easy to read, and I got some real-world, applicable tidbits out of it. The monkey metaphor sticks in your memory. Seriously, I applied it the next day at work and offloaded some stress-producing monkeys. It was awesome.
This is valuable text for managers and supervisors who are finding themselves swamped with work. Blanchard teaches how to avoid becoming a bottleneck for your work area, how to delegate, and how to delegate work but be certain the work product is up to appropriate standards. Highly recommended.
I liked it!
The One Minute Manager (OMM) series of books delivers yet another useful, easy, quick, and entertaining look at making life (especially for the corporate folks) a wee bit mo' bettah. I can see some useful home applications in this "managing time" installment, too.
The One Minute Manager (OMM) series of books delivers yet another useful, easy, quick, and entertaining look at making life (especially for the corporate folks) a wee bit mo' bettah. I can see some useful home applications in this "managing time" installment, too.
Feb 14, 2008
Margaret
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
managers
Recommended to Margaret by:
Tiffany Sorrell
Basically, if you're the manager and watching your staff "playing golf" on the weekends while you do all the dirty-work...you're not doing something right. This book explains delegation and the importance of creating an effective hierarchy. A good quick read about reminding how to MANAGE rather than do everything yourself because you didn't give others a chance to show their stuff. The basic crux is that others LIKE to be given those opportunities but in management situations we tend to be marty...more
Jan 08, 2013
Adrian Val
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It's worth reading if you have never heard about monkeys or know what is meant by it. It should take you no more than 3 hours or 2 days if you split it. Read it. You can find this book at the used book store for under 5 bucks.
I love this book. It makes so much sense. My husband had to read it and write a review for work. I read it in one night and learned so many common sense things. It not only works if you're in a manager position, but in any situation.
I had heard about this book for a long time. I checked it out from our library at work. It was not what I had expected, but I enjoyed it. I took plenty of notes and have looked into how to incorporate some of the ideas into my work.
If you're going to pick up a self improvement book that's focused on business or management, this is a good one to start with. It's a quick read that has clear key points.
All of Blanchard's story telling books are interesting. This is one I will need to reread now that I understand stand reading is not the same as understanding nor implementing.
Simply written, this book delivers its message and closes. Not too much fluff. One good idea. That puts it head and shoulders over most management manuals.
Good, common sense stuff though the monkey parable got a little old after a while. Still, a lot of people (especially managers) could benefit from this info.
Know when a problem is truly yours and when it is someone elses. It is human nature to try and pass the hard stuff over to someone else.
Great book that combines the one minute manager thoughts with the concept of tasks being monkeys. Great book on management and delegation.
In no way exciting, but it uses a decent style to teach some sensible management skills. Very similar to the format of The One Minute Manager.
I had to read it for a class. Provided some interesting material for thought and some application.
Wow. Great book for anyone who leads multiple people...or multiple leaders. It gives you a good fresh look and new discipline so that when you interact with those you lead/manage you 1. Help them stretch by clearly empowering them to do difficult tasks/problems and 2. Help yourself have the time you need to invest into them, and others by not taking on tasks/problems that don't belong to you as the leader and 3. Know when/how to negotiate the level of responsibility/authority that those you lead...more
I call it - don't pick up other's crying babies in business - fantastic!
recommended by Brad Lewis. Push work to the people it belongs to.
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Blanchard was born in Orange, New Jersey and grew up in New Rochelle, New York.He attended New Rochelle High School, graduating in 1957. He completed a BS degree in government and philosophy at Cornell University in 1961, a MA degree in sociology and counseling at Colgate University in 1963 and a PhD degree in education administration and leadership at Cornell University in 1967. As an undergradua...more
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Jul 17, 2011 06:52pm