How Long Does The One Minute Manager'S Coaching Process Take?

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Xavier
Xavier
2025-08-27 04:53:18
Short answer: the core tactics are designed to be about a minute each, but the coaching process itself is layered. In real life I use quick one- or two-minute praises and goal-checks every few days, while reserving 15–30 minutes for initial goal-setting and bright-line follow-ups. If a behavioral correction is needed, the initial reprimand is quick and specific, but I book a longer follow-up if there’s confusion.

It helps to view the minute pieces as frequent maintenance and the longer sessions as repairs and upgrades. That mix keeps things practical and human, and it actually makes those tiny one-minute moments more meaningful.
Fiona
Fiona
2025-08-27 19:31:00
I get asked this at least once a month by folks who want the magic shortcut. The literal truth: a One Minute Praising or a One Minute Goal check can be around 60 seconds if you’re crisp — name the behavior, state the impact, and move on. But thinking of coaching as only that short is a trap. When I coach teammates, I mix timeframes: quick nudges several times a week, a 10–20 minute weekly check-in for tactical alignment, and a fuller monthly development chat that takes 30–60 minutes.

So timeline-wise, plan for three layers. Layer one is the minute-level interventions (seconds to a couple minutes). Layer two is the short weekly cadence for problem-solving (5–20 minutes). Layer three is the deeper coaching and career talk (30–60 minutes). Over months, the one-minute moments build trust and clarity, but they’re not a substitute for periodic, longer conversations when growth truly matters.
Noah
Noah
2025-08-27 22:46:56
There’s a cheeky literal side to this: when Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson wrote 'The One Minute Manager', they designed three micro-habits — One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings, and One Minute Reprimands — each intentionally short, focused, and ideally doable in about a minute. In practice, I treat those like bite-sized coaching nudges I can use during a hallway chat or right after a quick demo. A single praising or clarifying goal check really can be a minute or two if you stay specific.

That said, the broader coaching process isn’t a strict 60-second stopwatch. Setting meaningful goals the first time usually takes longer: I often spend 10–20 minutes the first time to align expectations, jot down agreed measures, and answer a couple of questions. After that, the rhythm becomes short and frequent — a 30–90 second praise, a one-to-two-minute corrective talk, and periodic deeper conversations of 15–30 minutes for development. So, the micro-interactions are minute-sized, but the whole coaching habit is an ongoing practice that unfolds over weeks and months.
Amelia
Amelia
2025-08-28 22:28:27
I like to think of the 'one minute' bit as a promise: that coaching needn’t be a marathon. In my day-to-day, a micro-coaching moment really can take a minute or two if it’s focused — a quick goal check, a specific compliment, or a short correction. But I never expect to solve bigger performance puzzles in 60 seconds. For initial goal-setting and context I usually block 20–30 minutes so people don’t feel rushed, and I schedule regular short touchpoints (2–5 minutes) each week to keep momentum.

A practical tip I picked up from reading 'The One Minute Manager' is to keep a tiny notebook or a shared doc with one-line goals and one-line wins; that makes the micro-coaching real and fast. Complex issues, career talks, or trust-building conversations will always need longer sessions, but those short moments add up into real development over time.
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Where Can I Buy The One Minute Manager Audiobook Edition?

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What Are The Best One Minute Manager Summary Videos Online?

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