What is Monkey Management (Oncken's Monkey)? PM in Under 5

Monkey management, a concept by William Oncon Junior, uses the metaphor of a monkey to represent tasks. When someone takes on another's task, it's like a monkey jumping from one shoulder to another. Oncon provides four rules for managing these 'monkeys': describe the task, assign an owner, manage risk, and check progress. Effective management prevents being overwhelmed by others' tasks and ensures clarity in task assignment.

What is the basic metaphor of monkey management as described by William Onkan?

What are the four rules for monkey management provided by Onkan?

How does Onkan suggest assigning ownership of a task or 'monkey'?

What does Onkan mean by 'taking out insurance' in the context of monkey management?

Why is it important to check up on the monkey according to Onkan?

What can happen if there is a lack of clarity in assigning a monkey?

How does the principle of monkey management help project managers in their roles?