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Proven management tactics and clear mental models for leading high-performing teams. Now with practical AI tools and prompts.

Founder of MGMT Accelerator, former Bridgewater, Moody's, PwC

Marsden Kline

Founder of MGMT Accelerator, former Google, Goldman Sachs, Compass

MGMT Accelerator: AI-Enhanced Leadership

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Tomorrow's leaders will be equal parts&nbsp;charismatic and systematic. They will inspire their people and engineer systems to support them. In just&nbsp;12 class hours over 4 weeks, you'll develop a complete management system that combines proven leadership tactics with cutting-edge AI tools to maximize your impact. The management challenge is clear:&nbsp;Most organizations take their best individual contributors and promote them to management without proper training. The result? More than 60% of new managers fail within their first two years. Even at the best companies, success is barely better than a coin flip. This course is designed to change those odds in your favor by providing: ☑️&nbsp;A complete&nbsp;Management Operating System's CODE&nbsp;(Coach, Operate, Delegate &amp; Engage) based on 30+ years of leadership experience across Google, Bridgewater, Goldman Sachs, and more. ☑️&nbsp;A refined&nbsp;Decision-Making System&nbsp;tailored to your individual leadership style and strengths, helping you amplify your advantages while neutralizing your weaknesses. ☑️Practical&nbsp;AI Prompts and Tools&nbsp;that supercharge your impact by automating routine tasks, enhancing your coaching conversations, improving your written communication, and giving you back precious time. ☑️Access to an&nbsp;Engaged Community of 1200+ Alumni&nbsp;who are in lockstep on their leadership journey, providing ongoing support, accountability, and shared learning. Why this approach works:&nbsp;Most management courses focus on either theory or isolated tactics. MGMT Accelerator is different. We focus on building a complete system that works in the real world, with real teams, facing real challenges. Our approach combines the best of human leadership with AI-enhancement to create a management playbook that compounds your impact over time. The results speak for themselves:&nbsp;Our alumni consistently rate the program as worth&nbsp;25x their investment, and over&nbsp;50% of our students&nbsp;come from word-of-mouth referrals or are additional leaders from companies who've worked with us before. WHO WILL BENEFIT MOST FROM THIS PROGRAM: Leaders who get the most from this program tend to share the following: ☑️ You believe leadership is both an art and a science, and you're committed to mastering both ☑️ You're capable of greater impact, but you refuse to sacrifice your team's well-being to achieve it ☑️ You're the kind of leader who's never satisfied with "good enough" when excellence is possible ☑️ You trust in systems and processes, not just charisma and discipline, to deliver consistent results ☑️ You're brutally honest with yourself, willing to acknowledge what's working and what isn't ☑️ You see your leadership journey as a continuous evolution, not a destination you've already reached ☑️You believe the best leaders create other leaders, not just followers ☑️You're willing to be vulnerable in support of genuine growth and improvement Our alumni leaders are from: Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, OpenAI, ByteDance, Zoom, Veeva, Braze, and&nbsp;OnDeck. Built, Visa, Acadian, Travelers, CapitalOne, Citi, Keystone Group, Houlihan Loki, Charter, Invisible, Pfizer, Bridgewater, and countless startups and scale-ups. What unites them isn't their employer. It's their curiosity and commitment to becoming the leader they'd want to follow. WHO THIS IS NOT FOR: - New managers&nbsp;with less than 2 years of experience.- Leaders wishing for a quick fix&nbsp;rather than building sustainable systems and habits.- Those who "don't have the time" to implement what they learn with their teams.- Leaders who aren't open to feedback&nbsp;about their management approach. WHAT TO EXPECT Interactive Learning Experience ☑️ 8 Core Modules&nbsp;covering the essential elements of modern leadership☑️ Live Q&amp;A After Each Session&nbsp;to address your specific challenges and questions☑️ 3 Small Group Coaching Sessions&nbsp;where you'll bring real problems and get personalized solutions☑️ Hands-on Exercises&nbsp;that help you apply concepts immediately to your team☑️ Lifetime Access&nbsp;to all recordings and materials Develop Your Leadership CODE COACH:&nbsp;- Transform your approach to developing talent- Learn the science-backed approach to giving feedback that actually creates change- Master the balance between maximizing strengths and neutralizing weaknesses- Create development plans that align with both individual goals and team needs- Use AI tools to prepare for coaching conversations and track development progress OPERATE:&nbsp;- Build systems that drive consistent results- Establish a performance-focused operational cadence that creates accountability- Transform vague goals into crystal-clear expectations that prevent misalignment- Implement a simple but powerful diagnosis system to identify and solve root causes- Leverage AI to monitor team performance and spot potential issues before they escalate DELEGATE:&nbsp;- Multiply your impact through others- Learn the art of strategic delegation that develops your team while freeing your time- Master the "Who, What, When &amp; Why" framework for delegating with confidence- Build oversight systems that provide visibility without micromanagement- Use AI tools to track delegated work and provide timely, targeted feedback ENGAGE:&nbsp;- Create a high-performance culture- Define and reinforce the values that drive your team's success- Establish rituals and systems that build trust, even in remote environments- Learn how to recruit 1/10K talent that elevates your entire team- Leverage AI to enhance team communication and strengthen connections Practical AI Enhancement for Leaders Throughout the course, you'll receive specific AI prompts and tools designed to:☑️ Prepare for difficult coaching conversations with empathy and precision☑️Generate insightful questions for more effective 1:1 meetings☑️Analyze team communication patterns to identify potential issues☑️Create clear, compelling expectations documents☑️Develop more effective delegation strategies based on team member strengths☑️Enhance your written communication for maximum impact A Community That Elevates Your Leadership Learn in an Intimate Cohort Experience- Join a curated group of just 50 leaders (intentionally capped for personalized attention)- Build meaningful connections with experienced managers facing similar challenges- Engage in focused discussions during live sessions and small group coaching One Year Access to MGMT Accelerated Community- Continue your growth with ongoing group coaching sessions- Access our detailed management playbook with frameworks and templates- Explore targeted recorded courses on specific leadership challenges- Connect with our broader network of 1200+ alumni for diverse perspectives and support

Build Your Codified Management Playbook

Course syllabus

Managers with 3+ years of experienceReset and give yourself space to clear out the management equivalent of 'tech debt.'

Scaling Founders Skip unnecessary mistakes that plague inexperienced leaders. Let our systems be your early-stage cheat code.

Experienced managers leading new teamsMaximize this new opportunity to hone your approach. Jumpstart your first 90 days.

Who is this course for

Overcome The Most Common Management Challenges

You'll develop a top-down approach to setting team goals, apply proven practices to delegate efficiently, and a simple system to monitor progress.

Overwhelmed by the pile of unrelated tasks on your desk?

You'll learn how to set unbreakable expectations, set an operational cadence, and establish clear performance metrics.

Wondering why your team is underdelivering? 

Managing up requires strategy and finesse. Flip that dynamic on its head by learning the do's and don'ts for managing your manager.

Failing to build a real connection with your boss?

You'll develop a simple system to collect, prioritize and anticipate your team's issues before they become fire drills.

Frustrated your team can't prevent problems?

You'll leave with detailed feedback for 2-3 of your direct reports and a plan to assess progress in their development.

Exhausted giving feedback that doesn't produce change?

We'll upgrade your practices to enhance connection and manufacture trust across your team.

Struggling to build trust remotely?

You'll overcome imposter syndrome and refine your management approach to attract a mutually supportive community of management peers.

Feel like you're alone on an island?

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.

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

<ul><li>All sessions are recorded</li><li>Students have lifetime access</li></ul>

Tuesday April 8th - Friday April 18th

Think of this as the water cooler coaching or office hours. We tackle your specific problems, together.

Friday Small Group Coaching

Always connected. Always accelerating.

Ongoing Community

Course schedule

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.

<ul><li>Understand your strengths, blind spots, and preferences.</li><li>Tactics to create time and take back your calendar.</li><li>Delegate to empower.</li></ul>

How to Manage Yourself

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

How to Manage Potential

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

How to Manage Performance

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

How to Manage Conflict

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

How to Manage Output

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

How to Manage Up

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

Bonus: Your MGMT Fundamentals Template Pack

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

Let's Build an AI-Powered Employee Dashboard in 30 Minutes

Co-founder MGMT Accelerator (fmr COO @ Bridgewater)

Co-founder MGMT Accelerator (fmr Sales Manager @ Google)

Replace surface-level info with deep insights using psychometric tests and Personal User Manuals for each team member.

Build Rich Employee Profiles For Each Person

Transform vague job descriptions into clear, measurable expectations both you and your employee can evaluate.

Set Expectations That Actually Stick

Adapt your feedback and coaching to how each individual best receives and processes information.

Tailor Communication to Each Person's Language

How Managers Use AI to Avoid These 3  Common Hiring Mistakes

Co-founder MGMT Accelerator (prev Co-Head of Recruiting @ Bridgewater)

Co-founder MGMT Accelerator (prev Sales Manager @ Google)

Replace your "check-the-box" job description with a rich visualization of what excellent looks like.

Mistake 1: Poorly Designed Roles

Don't rely on applications and LinkedIn when magnetic micro-targeting will get you 10x better candidates.

Mistake 2: Passive Sourcing Strategy

Adjust you interviews to stop trying to hire someone and start deeply understanding if they'll succeed on your team.

Mistake 3: Ineffective Interviews

How Savvy Managers Are Using AI to Unlock Hard Conversations

AI: Prompts to review their work and provide feedback with objective coaching.

Conversation 1: Your Employee is Underperforming

AI: Turn ChatGPT into your free "McKinsey" consultant and have it sharpen your questions.

Conversation 2: Your Leadership is Unclear

AI: Create a filter that transforms your frustration into actionable steps to build trust.

Conversation 3: Your Peer is Unhelpful

Build an AI Accountability Coach to Boost Team Performance

Co-founder MGMT Accelerator

Build a personalized AI coach tailored to your team's goals, habits, and priorities.

Create Your Customized AI Accountability Coach

Set up AI-powered reminders and follow-ups, driving reliable results without extra work.

Automate Check-Ins to Ensure Consistent Progress

Quickly uncover and address accountability barriers, boosting your team's performance.

Use AI Insights to Identify and Fix Performance Gaps

How AI Can Make You a More Persuasive and Influential Leader

Use AI-powered frameworks to decode audience styles and craft targeted messages.

Clearly Understand and Adapt to Any Audience

Apply practical AI-driven methods to craft persuasive stories that inspire action.

Master the Art and Science of AI-Powered Storytelling

Develop a systematic AI approach to predict objections and influence decisions with ease.

Anticipate and Address Objections Clearly and Confidently

3 Easy Ways AI Can Make You a More Thoughtful People Leader

Use freely available assessment tools to more deeply understand your team.

Develop a High-Fidelity Picture of Your People

It doesn't matter what you say. What matter is what they hear. Use AI to speak their language.

Improve the Quality of Your Coaching and Feedback

Stop writing complicated prompts. Drag and drop key artifacts to get highly tailored insights instantly.

Build a Visual AI "Whiteboard" To Organize Your Inputs

Manage Up Confidently: Use AI to Synthesize Top Insights

A summary tells you the state of something. It offers facts. A synthesis overlays strategy. It connect-the-dots.

The Key Differences Between A Summary and a Synthesis

Know how your team's work drives key business outcomes. Know the numbers that make your team's success inevitable.

The Critical Data You Need to Collect To Lead Credibly

Set your context. Name your customers. Fix your constraints. Show your command.

The Right Prompts To Ensure You Provide All Signal, No Noise

How AI Can 10x The Effectiveness of Your One-on-One Meetings

Don't walk into another meeting unprepared. Let AI provide you an advanced scouting report.

Get Prepared In Advance

There are a lot of moving parts. Stop letting important work fall through the cracks.

Get Clear On Accountability

Connect meeting transcripts to development plans for on-going development.

Get More Effective Coaching

How New Managers Can Use AI To Avoid The 60% Failure Rate

Stay aligned with your team. Stay on top of who is doing what by when.

Clarify Your Commitments

Simple prompts to diagnose your calendar. Less doing, more leading.

Convert Your Calendar

Supercharge your self-awareness with a coach that's always ready.

Consult Your Coach

How To Avoid Bad Hires and Discover Hidden Talent

You need more than a generic  job description.

How to visualize excellence in any role

Consistency beats creativity when trying to find top talent.

How to develop a rubric to guide your interviewers

Learn the 5 ways to get candidates to let down their guard and let you in

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