The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey

This business fable explores effective time management and delegation by examining how managers inadvertently take on the problems and responsibilities of their subordinates. Through the mentorship of the One Minute Manager, a struggling leader learns how to transfer task ownership back to team members. Readers are taught practical rules to handle delegated issues efficiently without becoming overwhelmed by daily bottlenecks. The book emphasizes proper supervision of time and energy to foster productivity and self-reliance.

by Ken Blanchard

HarperCollins · First published 1989 · 137 pages