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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Dec 19, 2000
Pros: Easy to read and understand and easy to visualize the techniques in action.
Cons: I didn't really find any negatives with the content, it is a very positive approach to managing.
Summary: After reading this book, if you plan to use the techniques, I suggest you inform your employees of the changes that will take place and invite them to read this book and participate in the positive changes that will take place. If you try to change your ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 7, 2007
Pros: Easy to read. Fun.
Cons: none.
Summary: I found the book rather nice. It's easy functionality does nothing to comporamise it's insightful passages. However Business-minded of an individual you may be, you'd be glad about giving this book a whirl and maybe even about writing a review to it. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 11, 2001
Pros: Best management book.
Cons: None
Summary: This book when I read it 5 years ago help me develop more management skills than any other book I have read. It's very easy to read and you can't stop trying to find out how you can be a One Minute Manager. I have implemented the system in my credit ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 8, 2001
Pros: very quick read, easy to apply to all situations
Cons: a little hard to take seriously, a bit too fable-ish
Summary: I recently was promoted to a manager position in my company, and was looking for some literature to help me be the best manager I could. This one was recommended to me by my father, whose values of "live well, work hard" are about as clear as can be. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 18, 2001
Pros: Simple, easy to read, valuable, and perfect for new managers!
Cons: Perhaps too simplistic for experienced managers.
Summary: The One Minute Manager is the essential starter book for new managers. This book follows a young man on his quest to become a manager. It is easy to relate to this character, and thus an easy book to read and apply. The young man encounters a manager who ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2000
Pros: easy to read, easy to understand
Cons: none that i can find
Summary: I just finished reading this book and I am amazed. I am still in college, but I want to go out into the work force right now and try out this program. The book reads so easy and cleary states all it's major points. Everything that you should learn from ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 18, 2000
Pros: An easy to understand and use method for managing.
Cons: 'Traditional' managers will balk at first.
Summary: This book is invaluable to managers who want to learn how to motivate their employees on a daily basis.
It starts with the premise that most employees think that they are doing a good job. But many managers and supervisors think that their ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 15, 1999
Pros: easy to read and understand, quick to implement
Cons: none
Summary: Yes, even in the rough and dirty world of construction I have found this book very helpful. I follow the principles to the letter (I am still learning, too!). As soon as I identify a new foreman, I buy him a copy, give him a few days to read it, then ... read more
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