What will you learn from this book
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The "Monkey" Concept: The book introduces the concept of a "monkey" representing a responsibility or task that gets passed from an employee to a manager. The goal is to avoid employees burdening managers with their problems.
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Time Management: Effective time management involves empowering employees to take ownership of their problems rather than transferring them to managers, thereby freeing up managerial time.
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Delegation Skills: Managers should delegate tasks responsibly by coaching employees to handle problems themselves rather than directly taking on their issues.
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Empowerment and Accountability: Empowering employees with responsibility encourages accountability and fosters their professional growth.
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Effective Problem-Solving: Encouraging employees to think critically and provide solutions to the issues they encounter, rather than relying solely on the manager for solutions.
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Clear Communication: The importance of clear communication in delegating tasks and responsibilities to ensure that employees understand their roles and expectations.
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Priority Setting: Prioritizing tasks and focusing on important issues while avoiding getting bogged down with low-priority "monkeys."
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Setting Boundaries: Managers need to establish boundaries and set limits on the amount of time they dedicate to handling subordinates' problems.
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Follow-Up and Support: While delegating tasks, managers should provide adequate support and follow-up to ensure employees' success.
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Learning to "Monkey Manage": Adopting effective "monkey management" techniques allows managers to empower their employees while maintaining control over their own time and priorities.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 9780007252046 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780007252046 |
| No of pages | 136 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Published Date | 01 Oct 2006 |
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How management can effectively rid themselves of ‘monkeys’ – other people’s responsibilities that cling to them and prevent them managing efficiently.
This book explains in simple-minded if abstract terms how to achieve a balance between supervision and delegation for reduced tension and improved productivity in the work-place. "There is a high correlation between self-reliance and morale," stress the authors. With humor and logic they describe the delicate business of assigning monkeys to the right masters and keeping them healthy, i.e., fed and cared for: " … if monkeys are managed properly, you don't have to manage people so much.