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Management Mastery

A 12-Week Program to Strengthen Managers and Build High-Performing Teams

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Oct 1, 2025 | 4pm-5pm PST | Online

Course Overview

The Management Mastery Program is a comprehensive 12-week training program designed for business owners and managers who want to lead effective teams and deliver consistent results. Through live instruction, hands-on assignments, and peer collaboration, participants strengthen their management skills such as planning, delegation, and communication while stepping into a leadership mindset.

This results-driven program focuses on real-world application. Participants will optimize operations, build planning systems, and develop high-performing teams, laying the groundwork for long-term leadership growth and business success.

Facilitated by

Marijke van Holsteijn

Certified Business Advisor

Instructor

Certified Business Advisor

Class Size

A minimum of 4 and maximum of 12 participants only

Cost

$2,500 CAD

Total Hours

36 hours (18 hours live instruction + 18 hours independent learning and assignments)

Format

Weekly 90 minute live sessions, supplemented by learning modules and applied assignments

Facilitated by

Patrick Vuong

Certified Business Advisor

Format

Weekly 90 minute live sessions, supplemented by learning modules and applied assignments

Class Size

A minimum of 4 and maximum of 12 participants only

Cost

$2,500 CAD

Total Hours

36 hours (18 hours live instruction + 18 hours independent learning and assignments)

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Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

Strengthen their core management skills, including planning, communication, and delegation

Learn to conduct effective meetings, one-on-ones, and performance reviews with confidence

Improve team alignment, motivation, and accountability

Build practical systems for daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual planning

Transition from managing tasks to leading with vision and influence

Week-by-Week Outline

Week 1

Understanding What Great Managers Really Do

Live Session:
Clarify the difference between management and leadership. Explore the essential mindsets that drive team success and discover the most common management blind spots.

Independent Learning:
Reflect on your current management habits and assess how your mindset influences your team’s performance.

Assignment:
Complete a blind spot assessment and outline a plan to strengthen your effectiveness as a manager.

Week 2

Developing Core Skills Every Manager Needs

Live Session:

Explore the six core competency areas every manager needs—from communication and leadership to analytics and personal development. Learn how to assess and build these competencies across your team.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on competency gaps within your organization. Evaluate how well your team members demonstrate the skills required for their roles.

Assignment:

Complete a team competency assessment and identify one development opportunity for at least two direct reports.

Week 3

Managing Daily Tasks with Focus and Clarity

Live Session:

Discover how to boost team productivity by implementing a structured daily task system. Learn how to prioritize effectively, focus on high-impact work, and set the tone for consistent results.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on how daily planning affects team outcomes. Explore tools like the 80/20 rule, time-blocking, and the “FROG” method for tackling key priorities.

Assignment:

Implement the daily list system with your team. Submit a prioritized and time-blocked list using the provided structure.

Week 4

Planning and Prioritizing Weekly Work

Live Session:

Learn how to stay focused and proactive with a structured weekly planning system. Discover the L.I.O.N. framework to help your team reflect, identify challenges, and align their goals for the week ahead.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on how your weekly planning currently supports—or hinders—team progress. Explore how to align weekly actions with larger goals.

Assignment:

Implement the weekly L.I.O.N. process with your team. Submit your completed list with six aligned weekly goals.

Week 5

Running Productive and Purposeful Meetings

Live Session:

Learn how to run structured weekly meetings that improve communication, build alignment, and keep your team focused. Explore tools like WIFLE, group discussions, and shared priorities to drive momentum.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on the effectiveness of your current team meetings. Consider how structure, timing, and tone impact participation and productivity.

Assignment:

Implement a weekly meeting with your team using the suggested format. Submit your weekly meeting outline and one key takeaway from the session.

Week 6

Leading Powerful One-on-One Conversations

Live Session:

Learn how to conduct weekly one-on-one meetings that support team alignment, performance, and personal development. Discover how to use L.I.O.N., KPIs, and strategic feedback to coach your team more effectively.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on your current one-on-one meeting habits. Evaluate how well your team feels supported and challenged to grow.

Assignment:

Implement a weekly 1-2-1 meeting with at least one team member. Submit your meeting reflection including one win, one challenge, and one coaching insight.

Week 7

Setting Goals and Tracking What Matters

Live Session:

Learn how to set and track goals that actually move the needle. Explore the difference between activity, performance, and behavior measures—and how to use frameworks like SMART, KAI, KPI, and KBI to align team efforts with results.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on which measures you currently track, and which ones are missing. Consider how stretch goals could inspire greater performance.

Assignment:

Draft one SMART goal and identify related KAIs, KPIs, and KBIs for your role or team. Share your completed 6x6 list.

Week 8

Creating 90-Day Plans That Drive Results

Live Session:

Learn how to lead powerful 90-day planning sessions that drive focus, accountability, and performance. Explore a simple process for reviewing the past quarter, setting strategic goals, and aligning your team.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on your team’s biggest wins, lessons, and challenges from the past 90 days. Consider how vision and mindset impact your ability to lead future planning effectively.

Assignment:

Complete a 90-day plan draft using the provided template. Identify your top five goals and one personal development focus for the next quarter.

Week 9

Coaching Performance & Holding People Accountable

Live Session:

Learn how to lead meaningful performance reviews that support career growth and accountability. Explore the performance management cycle, how to handle difficult conversations, and tools like SWOT and personal development planning.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on how you currently approach annual reviews, coaching, and discipline. Consider how to align employee goals with organizational outcomes.

Assignment:

Complete a personal development plan and SWOT analysis for one team member. Schedule your next annual review using the provided template.

Week 10

Communicating Clearly and Effectively

Live Session:

Explore the tools and techniques great managers use to communicate with impact. Learn how to apply DISC profiling, 360° feedback, and NLP strategies to build trust, clarity, and connection with your team.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on your personal communication style and how it affects collaboration. Identify where clearer communication or better delegation could improve performance.

Assignment:

Complete a DISC assessment and select one tool—feedback, scripting, or delegation—to practice with your team this week.

Week 11

Building Strong Teams with Repeatable Systems

Live Session:

Discover how great teams are built through structured systems, strategic recruiting, and ongoing development. Learn the 9 steps to systemization, keys to a winning team, and how to hire and onboard top talent.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on your current team structure and how systems, training, or recruitment could be strengthened. Identify areas where clarity or process is missing.

Assignment:

Review your organization chart and select one system, one training need, and one improvement to your recruitment process. Share a draft plan with your coach or team.

Week 12

Shifting from Task Manager to Strategic Leader

Live Session:

Explore what it truly means to move from managing people to leading them. Learn how to shift from tactical execution to strategic thinking, strengthen relationships, and inspire lasting impact through vision, trust, and growth.

Independent Learning:

Reflect on your personal leadership style and the mindset shifts needed to lead with greater influence. Identify opportunities to mentor others and step into your next level.

Assignment:

Complete a leadership self-assessment and compare it with your Week 2 ratings. Outline two key actions to support your transition from manager to leader.

Week-by-Week Outline

Week 1

Foundations of Management

Live Session:
Explore fundamental management principles, key responsibilities, and the difference between managing tasks and leading teams

Independent Learning:
Reflect on your current management practices and challenges. Study examples of successful managers and their leadership styles.

Assignment:
Write a self-assessment outlining your strengths and areas for development as a manager. Set three specific goals for this program.

Week 2
Essential Management Competencies

Live Session:

Understand core management skills such as decision-making, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.

Independent Learning:
Review case studies of decision-making in challenging business scenarios.

Assignment:
Develop a short strategic solution for a hypothetical business problem, focusing on the decision-making process.

Week 3
Managing Daily Priorities

Live Session:
Learn effective methods for creating and prioritizing daily task lists to boost productivity and manage time effectively.

Independent Learning:
Study task management tools and techniques for planning and tracking daily goals.

Assignment:
Create a detailed daily task list for a week and reflect on what worked and what didn’t. Adjust your method based on your findings.

Week 4

Weekly Planning for Managers

Live Session:

Discuss strategies for organizing and aligning weekly tasks with broader business goals. Learn to anticipate and mitigate risks.

Independent Learning:
Research how successful leaders plan their weeks to balance short-term tasks and strategic objectives.

Assignment:
Draft a week-long plan for your team, including specific goals, checkpoints, and deadlines.

Week 5

Conducting Effective Weekly Meetings

Live Session:
Discover how to conduct structured and productive weekly meetings that drive actionable outcomes.

Independent Learning:
Analyze successful meeting techniques, including agenda-setting, participation, and follow-ups.

Assignment:
Plan and run a mock weekly meeting. Create a checklist to ensure clarity, engagement, and accountability.

Week 6

1-on-1 Leadership Conversations

Live Session:

Master techniques for holding impactful 1-on-1 meetings to provide feedback, develop rapport, and address individual needs.

Independent Learning:
Read about coaching and mentoring techniques for managers.

Assignment:
Schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with a team member (real or hypothetical) and write a reflection on the process and results.

Week 7
Goal Setting and Measuring Success

Live Session:

Explore the process of setting SMART goals and using KPIs to track team performance and accountability.

Independent Learning:
Study examples of effective goal-setting frameworks in business.

Assignment:
Create a set of specific goals for your team, along with measurable KPIs to gauge progress.

Week 8

The 90-Day Planning Framework

Live Session:

Learn how to develop a practical 90-day action plan that aligns with long-term objectives.

Independent Learning:
Review templates and approaches for 90-day strategic planning.

Assignment:
Draft a 90-day plan for your team, outlining immediate priorities and steps to achieve larger strategic goals.

Week 9

Annual Reviews and Personal Development

Live Session:

Understand the value of annual performance reviews and how to use them for personal and professional growth within your team.

Independent Learning:
Research methods for conducting developmental reviews that foster motivation and engagement.

Assignment:
Create a template for an annual review, incorporating questions and prompts focused on growth and accountability.

Week 10
Communication Strategies and Tools

Live Session:

Examine how to improve team communication through effective messaging, collaborative tools, and reducing conflicts.

Independent Learning:
Explore communication models and technologies that enhance clarity and collaboration.

Assignment:
Evaluate your current team communication setup and propose improvements for enhancing efficiency.

Week 11
Building High-Performing Teams

Live Session:
Learn how to develop systems and frameworks for team collaboration, productivity, and harmony.

Independent Learning:
Study team-building case studies and identify traits of high-performing groups.

Assignment:
Design a system or workflow that supports collaboration and addresses a specific team challenge you face.

Week 12
Transitioning From Manager to Leader

Live Session:

Explore how to evolve from managing tasks to inspiring teams, focusing on vision, influence, and empowerment.

Independent Learning:
Reflect on leadership traits and analyze inspiring leadership stories.

Assignment:
Write a leadership manifesto outlining your values, goals, and vision as a leader.

Program Wrap-Up:
Participants will consolidate their learning by creating a personalized management improvement plan for the next quarter. This capstone project ensures each member leaves with actionable steps tailored to their growth areas and organizational needs.

Capstone Project:

Develop a detailed quarterly action plan highlighting your key takeaways, growth goals, and strategies to implement lessons learned throughout the program.

Final Thought:
By mastering the fundamentals of management and adopting a leader’s mindset, participants will not only transform their teams but also position themselves as catalysts for sustained growth and innovation.

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Capstone Project

Participants will complete the program by developing a Quarterly Management Action Plan that includes strategic goals, team priorities, and leadership development actions—drawn from the 12 key areas of management covered in the course. This personalized roadmap will guide their execution and growth over the next quarter.

Program Highlights

Interactive Live Sessions: Gain actionable strategies through role-playing, discussions, and expert feedback
Real-World Assignments: Apply techniques directly to your current management role
Peer Learning Environment: Collaborate with fellow professionals tackling similar challenges
Practical Management Tools: Leave with ready-to-use templates, checklists, and systems
Capstone Planning: Build a 90-day action plan tailored to your leadership and team goals

Evaluation

Participants will be assessed based on:

Attendance – Minimum of 10 out of 12 live sessions must be attended
Homework Submissions – All weekly assignments must be completed
Participation – Active engagement in discussions, exercises, and reflections