Finance ✦ Penny’s Take
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Five-minute Managing
Richard Haasnoot · 1999
62/100
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A friendly, no-nonsense primer for new managers that covers the basics of dispute resolution, feedback, and meeting efficiency in digestible chunks. The 1999 publication date shows — workplace culture, remote work norms, and management thinking have moved considerably since then. Fine as a quick refresher but outclassed by more current options.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness52
Craft & writing60
Originality45
Evidence & accuracy55
Hype vs delivers65
Age-fit85
👁 Human-eye gut-check55
Penny’s verdict62
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