The On-Time, On-Target Manager: How a "Last-Minute Manager" Conquered Procrastination

by Kenneth H. Blanchard and Steve Gottry

Book Overview

Ken Blanchard's phenomenal bestsellers, such as The One Minute Manager and Raving Fans, have made him a globally recognized business legend. Millions look to Blanchard for innovative approaches to management, leadership, customer service, and much more. Now, he has joined with noted business author Steve Gottry to explore one of the most common and insidious problems plaguing the workplace--procrastination.

The On-Time, On-Target Manager...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060574593
• ISBN13: 9780060574598
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

The Easiest Time Management System

Time management does not have to be complicated. Daytimers, PDAs, project management software and so on all help . . . especially if you follow the advice in this book. Quite simply, this book teaches time management by dividing tasks into 3 simple categories: * Tasks I have to do * Tasks I can do if I have the time * Tasks I don't have to do but want to Yes, Maybe, and No. It's that simple. Tasks I have to do go into the yes category; tasks I can do if I have time go into the maybe category; and tasks I don't have to do but want to go into the no category. Divide a piece of paper into 3 columns titled "Yes", "Maybe", "No". List your tasks under the appropriate categories. Prioritize the tasks in the "Yes" column. Make sure you do those first. Next, work on the "Maybe" column, and so on. I provided the simple, condensed version of this method. This book provides more valuable information written in an enjoyable format.

GOOD TEACHING TOOL

Procrastinator Bob has some serious problems and his boss is concerned. Bob is a Last-Minute manager with no foresight and plenty of excuses. Bob's boss feels work ethics are more important than work skill; it's easier to teach a job skill to a person with work ethics than job ethics to someone with work skills. Bob has to see the CEO--the Chief Effectiveness Officer. This type of CEO teaches Bob how to be on time and effective in his job. With the "3-P strategy" and some personal experiences, Bob learns to be a better worker and a better person. Blanchard and Gottry show managers and workers how to prioritize and be on time. Following these lessons will, without a doubt, improve one's job and life. I own a business and appreciate the wisdom these authors are sharing. At the same time, I thought how much this kind of advice would help our young people before they hit the work force. _The On-Time, On-Target Manager_ may be a business book about managing, but I recommend it to anyone teaching high school and college students, especially the business classes. Written in a simple fiction-like manner, this is a book anyone can understand.

Simple parable, effective learning

Story telling is a very effective way of driving home powerful lessons. Regardless of age, the human mind retains the "moral of the story". Ken Blanchard gives us another story, another hero and another lesson. Easy to read and remember, this book will be helpful to most of us. It is important to realize how postponing of seemingly unimportant and routine tasks like filling up gas can lead to a snowballing effect on the really critical issues on hand.Though the book starts with a note the you may not fall into the category of Bob, the "Last Minute Manager", we do tend to be Bobs to some extent some times and to a large extent many times. Lateness, poor quality of work and stress, form the vicious circle of procrastination that needs to be broken. Three hours is worth the time to read this book to understand the three P's that can pull us out of this trap and make a significant difference to our lives at home and at work.

A worthwhile read

Mr. Blanchard and Mr. Gottry have focused on one of the least talked about problems facing our workforce: procrastination! The On-Time, On-Target Manager gives us a unique look at the anatomy of this puzzling aspect of human behavior. By dissecting the common pitfalls of this sabotaging trait, the authors reveal its cost and offer sound strategies for dealing with it. The book has implications for the business professional, student, or anyone who wants to improve their productivity.

These Two Have Been Reading My Mail!!!!!

This book is about ME!!!This is a fun book that will help those like me understand, never on target nor on time, that we are not alone. It will inspire and teach one to get thier act together without feeling guilty. I look forward to a follow-up to this one from this team - and I LOVE ALL of Blanchard's work, as he is truly one of todays most encouraging and thoughtful souls.Try this book if you have an airplane ride or a trip soon.You will not be disappointed!Have to go be on time now...bye!MKCEncinitas, CA