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MGMT Fundamentals

4.6

(27 ratings)

2 Days

Cohort-based Course

Become the leader you would follow. Faster. A weekend sprint for managers looking to level up.

This course is popular

3 people enrolled last week.

MGMT Fundamentals

4.6

(27 ratings)

2 Days

Cohort-based Course

Become the leader you would follow. Faster. A weekend sprint for managers looking to level up.

This course is popular

3 people enrolled last week.

Hosted by

Dave Kline and Marsden Kline

Co-founders of the MGMT Accelerator leadership development program.

Dave Kline and Marsden Kline

Co-founders of the MGMT Accelerator leadership development program.

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Course overview

Lead your team. Manage your work. Grow your confidence.

Shift from doing to managing: Set top-down team goals, delegate work efficiently, and use a simple system to monitor progress.

Become the CEO of your area: Establish fluency in the data of your "factory": the outputs, bottlenecks, and opportunities.

Engage as a developmental coach: Nurture talent, navigate conflict, and orchestrate performance that drives results.

Who is this course for

You are a newly promoted manager at any size company and are eager to skip "rookie" mistakes.

You have been managing for 1-3 years but are overwhelmed and fear you're falling behind.

You are a manager at a fast-growing startup and you need experienced coaching and advice.

You are a newly promoted manager at any size company and are eager to skip "rookie" mistakes.

You have been managing for 1-3 years but are overwhelmed and fear you're falling behind.

You are a manager at a fast-growing startup and you need experienced coaching and advice.

Build the system to amplify your team's impact.

How to Manage Yourself

Understand your strengths, blind spots, and preferences.
Tactics to create time and take back your calendar.
Delegate to empower.

How to Manage Potential

Align individual goals with team goals.
Build a high-fidelity picture of each team member.
Leverage this picture for 1:1 connection, inspiration, and coaching.

How to Manage Performance

Invest in co-authoring clear expectations.
Establish your system for can't-miss 1:1 meetings.
Be skilled in challenging your stars and confronting those who struggle.

How to Manage Conflict

Rapidly build lasting trust.
Tactics to tackle hard conversations. Clear is kind.
Establish a culture of feedback and reviewing game tape.

How to Manage Output

Measure what matters. Be fluent in the metrics of your "factory."
Focus on the bottleneck and troubleshoot accordingly.
Make high-velocity decisions.

How to Manage Up

Be known for bringing solutions, not surprises.
Show command and understanding of your area.
Build a high-fidelity picture of your manager and their goals.

Bonus: Your MGMT Fundamentals Template Pack

Employee Expectations
Your "PrinciplesYou" Profile
The "7Q Cascade" for Conflict Resolution
The "CEO of Your Area" Manage Up Dashboard
"The Pulse Check" Employee Engagement Heatmap

This course includes

4 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

7 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

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Week 1
Nov 2—Nov 3
Events
Nov
2
MGMT Fundamentals - Day 1
MGMT Fundamentals - Day 1
Sat, Nov 2, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
Nov
2
MGMT Fundamentals - Q&A 1
MGMT Fundamentals - Q&A 1
Sat, Nov 2, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC
Nov
3
MGMT Fundamentals - Day 2
MGMT Fundamentals - Day 2
Sun, Nov 3, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC
Nov
3
MGMT Fundamentals - Q&A 2
MGMT Fundamentals - Q&A 2
Sun, Nov 3, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC
Modules
Day 1 - MGMT Fundamentals
Day 1 - MGMT Fundamentals
3 Lessons
Day 2 - MGMT Fundamentals
Day 2 - MGMT Fundamentals
3 Lessons
Bonus
Modules
Bonus: MGMT Fundamentals Template Pack
Bonus: MGMT Fundamentals Template Pack
1 Lesson

4.6

(27 ratings)

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Bonus: Your MGMT Fundamentals Template Pack

Employee Expectations

Get explicit about how they can win.

Your "PrinciplesYou" Profile

Self-awareness is a leader's superpower.

The "7Q Cascade" for Conflict Resolution

Convert conflict into massive momentum.

The "CEO of You" Manage Up Dashboard

Never surprise your boss again.

"The Pulse Check" Employee Heatmap

Handle small issues before they're big.

Meet your instructor

Dave Kline

Dave is an advisor, writer, and co-founder of the MGMT Accelerator, a system-focused leadership development program. Previously, Dave was the COO of multiple divisions during his decade at Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund. He also spent ten years at Moody's Analytics, where he was a managing director focused on growth. Dave has a BSEE from Bucknell University and an MBA from NYU Stern. He began his career as a consultant for PwC.

Dave: Twitter or LinkedIn

Our weekly MGMT Playbook.

Marsden Kline

Marsden co-founded the MGMT Accelerator with Dave. After decades of daydreaming about what owning their own company would look like, the answer was teaching something we naturally enjoy. Marsden studied engineering at UVa but always volunteered to present (instead of code). Her love for people and problem-solving has led to a range of experiences: from Goldman Sachs to sales at Google to real estate at Compass. The common thread? A commitment to understanding the people at the table to more efficiently solve for yes.

Mar: LinkedIn

Our weekly MGMT Playbook.

Course schedule

8 hours, One Weekend: MGMT Summer Sprint

Saturday June 29th & Sunday June 30th
12 - 3 pm EST
- All sessions are recorded
- Students have lifetime access
After Class: Bonus Q&A
3pm - 4pm EST
Think of this as the water cooler coaching or office hours. Let's tackle specific problems, together.
Ongoing Community
Quarterly Alumni Calls
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Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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