MGMT Accelerator: AI-Enhanced Leadership

Dave Kline

Executive Coach to Systematic Leaders

Marsden Kline

Entrepreneur, Leader, Coach, Mom

Timeless Leadership Principles + Modern Management Tactics

Today's leaders are equal parts charismatic and systematic.

They connect with their people and engineer systems to support them.

In just 12 class hours over 4 weeks, you'll develop a complete management system that combines proven leadership principles with cutting-edge AI tools to maximize your management impact.

Today's management challenge is clear: Companies promote their best employees 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 worse than a coin flip.

This program helps you beat those odds:

☑️ A complete Management Operating System's CODE (Coach, Operate, Delegate & Engage) based on 30+ years of leadership experience across Google, Bridgewater, Goldman Sachs, and more.

☑️ A refined Decision-Making System tailored to your individual leadership style and strengths, helping you amplify your advantages while neutralizing your weaknesses.

☑️Practical AI Prompts and Tools that supercharge your impact by automating routine tasks, enhancing your coaching conversations, improving your written communication, and giving you back precious time.

Become the leader you'd follow.

What you’ll learn

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

  • Apply the "Who, What, When & Why" framework to delegate work that develops your team while freeing your capacity

  • Design oversight systems that provide visibility without micromanagement or constant check-ins

  • Use risk-based delegation to confidently hand off high-stakes work while maintaining appropriate guardrails

  • Define and reinforce team values through rituals and systems that create trust, even in remote environments

  • Recruit 1/10K talent by designing compelling roles and sourcing strategically, not just posting job descriptions

  • Create a performance flywheel where top performers elevate everyone around them through clear expectations

  • Implement a diagnosis system that identifies root causes quickly, preventing recurring problems from consuming your time

  • Build operational cadences that surface issues early, before they escalate into crises requiring urgent intervention

  • Establish clear expectations that eliminate 90% of misalignment and confusion before work even begins

  • Master feedback techniques that create lasting behavioral change, not just temporary improvement or resentment

  • Build development plans that maximize strengths while neutralizing critical weaknesses with minimal time investment

  • Make performance decisions with clarity and confidence using data-driven assessment frameworks

  • Transform vague goals into crystal-clear expectations that inspire ownership and eliminate "I didn't know" excuses

  • Co-author development plans with your team so they're invested in their growth, not just following your directives

  • Create alignment through collaborative goal-setting that connects individual aspirations to team objectives

  • Reduce cognitive load for your manager with structured updates that highlight wins, risks, and decisions needed

  • Position your team's work strategically to gain resources, support, and recognition from senior leadership

  • Build a predictive model of your manager's priorities and communication style to maximize influence and trust

Learn directly from Dave & Marsden

Dave Kline

Dave Kline

Founder of MGMT Accelerator (prev: Bridgewater, Moody's, PwC)

Join Program Alums From...
Amazon
Apple
Nike
Uber
Zoom
Marsden Kline

Marsden Kline

Founder of MGMT Accelerator (prev: Google, Goldman Sachs, Compass)

Join Program Alums From...
NVIDIA
Oracle
Google
The Boeing Company
Tesla

Who this course is for

  • Managers with 3+ years of experience

    Upgrade your management systems to achieve more while "doing" less.

  • Scaling Founders

    Let our systems be your early-stage cheat code to transition from founder to leader.

  • Experienced managers leading new teams

    Maximize this new opportunity to sharpen your skills. Maximize your first 100 days.

What's included

Live sessions

Learn directly from Dave Kline & Marsden Kline in a real-time, interactive format.

Group Coaching

Get your problems solved while learning from other leaders' challenges.

AI Tools & Tips

Starter prompts to build you AI Chief of Staff

Time-Tested Templates

Work from our customizable templates to tailor your approach.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

19 live sessions • 26 lessons

Week 1

Feb 18—Feb 22

    The Mindset of a Manager

    5 items

    Feb

    18

    Module 1: How A Manager Creates Value

    Wed 2/184:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)

    Feb

    18

    Optional: MGMT Accelerator Q&A

    Wed 2/185:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
    Optional

    Developing People With Impactful Coaching & Feedback

    3 items

    Feb

    19

    Module 2: Developing People With Impactful Coaching & Feedback

    Thu 2/194:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)

    Feb

    19

    Optional: MGMT Accelerator Q&A

    Thu 2/195:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
    Optional

Week 2

Feb 23—Mar 1

    Transforming Goals Into Expectations

    4 items

    Feb

    24

    Module 3: Transforming Goals into Expectations

    Tue 2/244:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)

    Feb

    24

    Optional: MGMT Accelerator Q&A

    Tue 2/245:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
    Optional

    Delegation & Oversight

    3 items

    Feb

    26

    Module 4: Delegation & Oversight

    Thu 2/264:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)

    Feb

    26

    Optional: MGMT Accelerator Q&A

    Thu 2/265:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
    Optional

Free lesson

How Savvy Managers Are Using AI to Unlock Hard Conversations cover image

How Savvy Managers Are Using AI to Unlock Hard Conversations

Conversation 1: Your Employee is Underperforming

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

Conversation 2: Your Leadership is Unclear

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

Conversation 3: Your Peer is Unhelpful

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

Schedule

Live sessions

3-5 hrs / week

2 core modules each week, followed by optional Q&A. 3 group coaching sessions during the second half of the program.

    • Wed, Feb 18

      4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)

    • Wed, Feb 18

      5:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    • Thu, Feb 19

      4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)

Projects

1 hr / week

We know managers are overworked. These short practical exercises are designed to jumpstart your application and steal back your time.

Async content

1 hr / week

These are 100% optional. Short readings and videos that let you deep dive into foundational topics.

Success stories

  • Dave and Mar are the real deal. I consume a ton of content on leadership and corporate jobs and what Dave and Mar teach is the gold standard.

    Their dynamic duo approach is pure magic. They not only inspire and validate you, but they also equip you with tangible strategies to excel in your career. Unlike traditional coaching where you might be left with a lot of theory to decipher, Dave and Mar dive right into practical problem-solving. They work with you to define the issue, offer expert insights, and guide you through a step-by-step action plan.

    If you're on the fence, don't hesitate to work with Dave and Mar. I'll 100% take any one of their classes (once, twice, a million times) because I know I'll walk away with valuable insights that I'll keep on referring back to for years.

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    Sally Ivester

    Chief of Staff - Google
  • I've managed small teams in my corporate career, but struggled with several management issues as a first-time company founder. When I first heard of The MGMT Accelerator, I was initially skeptical because most management books and programs are full of fluff.

    After completing this Accelerator, I can confidently say that Dave's management content & frameworks have completely evolved the way I think about managing. I've put many of his frameworks into practice in my company and have seen transformative growth in many of my team members.

    I'm now a MGMT Accelerator evangelist.

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    Kevin Lee

    Co-Founder at immi
  • The MGMT Accelerator course with Dave Kline was a game-changer for my career. When I enrolled in My primary goal was to learn how to effectively resolve conflict with my boss and master the art of managing up. Not only did this course deliver on those objectives, but it also exceeded my expectations. By applying the strategies and frameworks I learned, I built stronger relationships with my manager, aligned more effectively with leadership, and established myself as a more confident and capable leader.

    As a direct result of this course, I was promoted from Vice President of Operations to President of my company just five months later. I wholeheartedly credit this course and Dave's guidance for equipping me with the tools and mindset I needed to elevate my leadership and earn that promotion.

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    Johnan Ratliff

    President - Cemplex Group
  • Incredibly valuable course that has changed the way I approach leading my team. It goes well beyond describing concepts, providing real tools that can be implemented almost immediately. Absolutely recommended for anyone looking to improve their leadership capability.

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    Brandon Jeup

    Head of Detection & Resonse - Zoom
  • I consume a lot of content focused on improving as a manager, including much of Dave's work, but this course unlocked new insights I couldn't have achieved on a solo self-help journey. Participating in the practical application of Dave's frameworks live, in a group setting, is invaluable. The course's cadence and time commitment create an immersive experience, reinforcing a mindset of learning and almost immediate application. Above all, the opportunity for genuine interactions with both Dave and Mar is truly meaningful.

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    Katie Seiffert

    Director & COO - Catalyst Opportunity Funds
  • Learning and improving are what excite me. I've taken a lot of training courses over the years to level up. The MGMT Accelerator is hands down the highest ROI training I've taken. Instantly applicable tactics to improve your management game, delivered to our small cohort of like-minded leaders by two of the smartest, most experienced and kindest people. It's completely changed my approach to leading and managing teams. If you manage people and want to level up, this is the course.

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    Mark Lewis

    Director Product Marketing - Oracle

You're in excellent company w/ MGMT Accelerator alums

Frequently asked questions

$2,500

USD

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Feb 18Mar 13
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