The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey

Key Insights from "The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey"

1. Delegation is not just about assigning tasks but about transferring responsibility.
2. Managers often take on their subordinates' problems, or "monkeys," which leads to inefficiency and overload.
3. Effective managers must learn how to delegate "monkeys" properly, ensuring that the right person is dealing with the right problem.
4. A "monkey" is defined as the next move in a shared task; whoever plans the next move, owns the monkey.
5. There are four degrees of initiative that employees can show, and managers should aim to foster the highest level.
6. Care and feeding of...

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