Rise to the top by using Operations as your unfair advantage

1 Day

Cohort-based Course

Master the art of strategic operations to fuel execution. Learn to prioritize, do the work, and get buy-in like a top-tier Chief of Staff.

Rise to the top by using Operations as your unfair advantage

1 Day

Cohort-based Course

Master the art of strategic operations to fuel execution. Learn to prioritize, do the work, and get buy-in like a top-tier Chief of Staff.

Hosted by

Sally Ivester and Ha Tran

Chiefs of Staff. Ivy League. Combined 25+ years work experience.

Sally Ivester and Ha Tran

Chiefs of Staff. Ivy League. Combined 25+ years work experience.

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Course overview

Strong operations is a force multiplier

People often mistake being good at execution for just doing what they're told. But as you rise through the ranks, you’ll realize that true success comes from identifying and driving high-impact projects to completion.

Unfortunately, no one teaches you how to do this effectively in a corporate setting.

Mastering execution means choosing the right projects, delivering them on time and within budget, ensuring exceptional quality, and securing the necessary support and resources.

When you consistently achieve these outcomes, you build a reputation as a reliable and invaluable collaborator. If you're an individual contributor, colleagues will seek you out, eager to work with you. If you're a Team Lead, you’ll attract top talent who wants to work for you. Your ability to execute will expand your network and opportunities, opening the door to larger, more impactful projects.

And that’s the power of effective execution—and exactly what we’ll teach you in this course.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a highly interactive course filled with discussions, Q&A, real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and actionable tactics you can start using immediately.

Over 4 hours of live instruction on Zoom, Sally and Ha will guide you through the “how” to bring these skills to life. All sessions will be recorded for future reference.

You'll learn how to:

- Identify high-impact opportunities

- Prioritize tasks effectively

- Distinguish between impactful and non-impactful work

- Break projects into actionable steps

- Communicate progress and challenges effectively

- Build strong relationships

- Navigate conflicts and manage expectations

In just a few hours, you’ll gain the tools to elevate your execution skills at work. Return to the office equipped and ready to build on what you’ve learned.

Join us and take your execution skills—and your career—to the next level.

Who is this course for

Aspiring Chiefs of Staff Learn the art of strategic execution, effective delegation, and high-impact problem-solving.

Operational Leaders who are good at executing, but want to master prioritization, streamline workflows, and deliver exceptional results.

Mid to senior level employees who lead teams or are individual contributors, feeling buried under a mountain of work.

Aspiring Chiefs of Staff Learn the art of strategic execution, effective delegation, and high-impact problem-solving.

Operational Leaders who are good at executing, but want to master prioritization, streamline workflows, and deliver exceptional results.

Mid to senior level employees who lead teams or are individual contributors, feeling buried under a mountain of work.

Ambitious professionals seeking to enhance their operational skills, boost productivity, and achieve career success.

What you’ll get out of this course

How to make bets

Not all work is created the same. To be successful in your job, you need to identify high-leverage activities that give you high return. And in turn, be mindful of the low-value tasks that drain your energy and time.

How to organize your work

Ideas are worthless. You need to execute against the idea to deliver value and transform it into a high-ROI project that drives results.

How to get buy-in

Successful project execution requires effective communication, negotiation, and adaptability to overcome challenges and secure buy-in.

How to prioritize at the 30K and 5K levels

Learn to balance the big picture with the daily grind, ensuring that your actions align with long-term goals.

How to manage expctations

Uncertainty is rampant in a corporate environment, and rarely will things be super clear. Learn how to manage expectations while fostering a culture of flexibility.

This course includes

Interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

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

Week 1

Dec 13

Meet your instructor

Sally Ivester

I've always been a hard worker. When I faced a challenge, I'd just "work harder" to overcome it. And while that work ethic helped me excel in high school to get into an Ivy League college, I quickly realized it didn't work in the corporate world.

When I started my first job, I stumbled. I faced things I had never dealt with before - speaking about my work, managing my Manager, and struggling under the pressure of "everything is a priority". I had no one to lean on - my parents couldn't advise me. I didn't have a mentor, a coach, or a playbook to follow - I had to figure it out on my own.

So, I created what I couldn't find - a practical guide to succeeding in the corporate job. I studied the habits and strategies of high-performers, and put together a practical guide that helps you stand out in the corporate job without the cringe.

And it's designed for the NEW ways of working - where job security is fleeting and where your network is your net worth. It'll help you get a competitive edge and separate you from everyone else.

I'm excited to share this with you so you can start applying it to your own career -- I can't wait to see where you go :)

Ha Tran

I grew up in a rural part of Vietnam, where the internet didn’t arrive until 2005. If you had to guess, you might never imagine that I’d go on to build a successful career in the U.S.—but that’s exactly what I did.

From being part of the inaugural cohort of professional fellows hosted by the U.S. State Department to earning an MBA from a top business school in Europe, my path has been anything but typical. Along the way, I built a new function at UserTesting (which went public in 2021), worked at Google, and became an executive at a startup valued at $100M.

Here’s the truth: I don’t consider myself the smartest, nor did I have any special advantages. So what’s the secret to my success? It wasn’t luck. I developed a personal formula to overcome language barriers, cultural differences, and background disadvantages, transforming them into strengths. This formula helped me lead with confidence, communicate with conviction, and present myself authentically at every step.

Now, I’m excited to share this formula with you so you can apply it to your own life and career—aiming even higher than I did.