The New One Minute Manager: The best-selling management handbook by Kenneth Blanchard

The New One Minute Manager: The best-selling management handbook by Kenneth Blanchard is back in a BRAND NEW paperback edition. This concise, easily-read guide is ideal for new managers, seasoned leaders, teachers, and anyone aiming to lead more effectively. It delivers three practical techniques that fit into even the busiest schedules, making it a trusted resource for building confident, high-performing teams.

Three practical management techniques in one compact read

This classic management fable quickly demonstrates three simple, powerful methods you can put into action right away: One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings and One Minute Reprimands. The approach centers on clear expectations, timely feedback, and quick, constructive conversations that keep performance on track without slowing you down. The narrative, brief and approachable, makes these concepts easy to grasp and easy to apply in real-world settings—from frontline teams to remote work environments.

One Minute Goals help you and your team agree on clear objectives in a minute or less, establishing transparent targets that guide daily effort. One Minute Praisings offer immediate, sincere recognition when progress is made, reinforcing positive behavior and sustaining motivation. One Minute Reprimands provide prompt, specific feedback when course correction is needed, preserving dignity while steering performance in the right direction.

The book also includes insights drawn from studies in medicine and the behavioral sciences, offering readers a deeper understanding of why these quick, practical methods work so well across diverse people and situations. With straightforward language and a compelling format, it’s a management handbook that’s easy to read, easy to remember, and easy to implement.

Product details

• Format: Paperback edition
• ISBN: 9780008128043
• Condition: BRAND NEW

Whether you’re building a new team, refining leadership skills, or assembling a thoughtful gift for a colleague, this book stands out as a go-to resource. It’s a staple in many book collections for managers and educators, often recommended by mentors and leadership programs. The New One Minute Manager is a proven tool for improving communication, accountability, and performance in the workplace.

From the best-selling author Kenneth Blanchard, this enduring work has earned trust across classrooms, offices, and homes. It’s perfect for a quick daily read, a practical onboarding reference, or a compact addition to a classroom or professional development library. Its timeless principles offer a practical framework that supports effective supervision, better team dynamics, and measurable results.

Ideal for a gift set, a classroom resource, or personal development, this paperback edition makes a thoughtful, lasting present for new managers, seasoned leaders, or anyone who wants simple, effective leadership tools. It’s a timeless keepsake for teams that value clarity, motivation, and respectful accountability—delivering practical benefits you can apply today and well into the future.