{"product_id":"empowerment-takes-more-than-a-minute-by-alan-randolph-ken-blanchard-john-p-carlos","title":"Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute by Alan Randolph Ken Blanchard, John P. Carlos","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePresented as a business fable, the book follows a well-meaning manager struggling with traditional top-down practices. To revitalise his team, he receives guidance on the real meaning of empowerment: \u003cem data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"220\"\u003enot granting power\u003c\/em\u003e, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"239\"\u003ereleasing\u003c\/strong\u003e the inherent skills and motivation already present in employees\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThey explore three essential keys:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShare information with everyone\u003c\/strong\u003e – Transparency builds trust and informed decision-making \u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCreate autonomy through boundaries\u003c\/strong\u003e – Defined guardrails enable creativity within safe limits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eReplace hierarchy with self-managed teams\u003c\/strong\u003e – Teams take ownership and accountability \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kenblanchardbooks.com\/book\/empowerment-takes-more-than-a-minute\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.kenblanchardbooks.com\/book\/empowerment-takes-more-than-a-minute\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe story illustrates that true empowerment is a gradual, sometimes counterintuitive journey—not a quick fix. The updated edition includes insights on overcoming real-world barriers and strategies refined over years of consulting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eKen Blanchard\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1939) is a renowned leadership expert and motivational speaker. Co-founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies (San Diego), he’s authored over 70 books—including \u003cem data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eThe One Minute Manager\u003c\/em\u003e, with combined sales exceeding 21 million in 42+ languages. Blanchard pioneered Situational Leadership and is considered one of the world’s most influential business thinkers .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eJohn P. Carlos\u003c\/strong\u003e is a senior consulting partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies and spent over a decade as Director of Training at Circle K. He specializes in empowerment, leadership development, and customer service excellence .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eAlan Randolph\u003c\/strong\u003e is a global management educator, consultant, and author. He has worked with Fortune 100 clients and serves as a consulting partner at Blanchard. Randolph also leads programs at the University of Baltimore’s Merrick School of Business .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255601455290,"sku":"34M6ODM2P-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_3e6ca981-705e-4685-a8ac-45345af4fbc8.jpg?v=1761066349","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/empowerment-takes-more-than-a-minute-by-alan-randolph-ken-blanchard-john-p-carlos","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}