For Individuals & Teams
An accelerated, MBA-level business and management program. 80% of the value of a traditional MBA, at 2% of the time and 1% of the cost.
For individual learners and independent teams who want to lead better, manage stronger, and grow the bottom line. No association or company affiliation required.
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The Gap
Most people step into management with no formal training. Promoted for being great at the job, then left to figure out leadership, people, and the numbers on their own.
of new managers take on management responsibilities without any formal training.
Source: Chartered Management Institute
What’s Included
With over 20 hours of video, a private learning community, and an arsenal of templates, resources, and knowledge, it is one of the most comprehensive programs for working professionals across varying industries.
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Next Cohort
Program kick-off and onboarding
September 2
Vision, goals, and planning process
September 16
The right team and customer
September 30
An empowered system of management
October 14
Demystifying the financials
October 28
Applying the financials
November 11
Live sessions are Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM ET. All sessions are recorded.
The Curriculum
The program is built on a proven 8-section curriculum: the same MBA-level backbone delivered to associations and companies, taken here directly by individuals and teams.
Section 01
Virtually everyone likes to have goals, and when your team has clear, correct goals, every day is focused on achieving them.
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Section 02
In this section you'll learn the organizational and strategic thinking skills needed in an ever-changing market.
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Section 03
The goal of this section is to learn how to build and align your team around the vision and goals you've created.
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Section 04
Great companies know how to focus on serving their right customer better than any competitor.
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Section 05
These managers carefully define goals and boundaries for each employee, and ensure they have the tools and conditions to achieve them.
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Section 06
This section focuses on how to measure and manage your success, in pursuit of your goals, at every level of your organization.
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Section 07
This section demystifies the financial statements and gives you tools to make quick, effective, and meaningful decisions about how to achieve success.
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Section 08
Building on the basics, we focus on the specific elements that grow or shrink the bottom line. Calculate your own financial ratios and set realistic goals, dive into cash flows, and use break-even analysis to inform everyday decisions.
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Self-paced eLearning combined with live cohort facilitations.
Five live sessions, every two weeks, alongside the self-paced work.
Around 40 hours total across the full cohort.
Live sessions on Zoom; nothing requires travel.
Team of 3+
per learner
Save $100 per person when 3 or more enroll together.
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Professionals who want to lead and manage more effectively. No affiliation required.
Small teams who want a shared management foundation and a common language.
High performers stepping into leadership who want to do it well from the start.
Built on Real Expertise
Chief Content Officer
Wharton MBA and a Dartmouth master’s. John ran a subsidiary of Amoco, a Fortune 100 company, then spent decades coaching executive teams across North America through GoalMakers’ management consulting practice, working with startups and hundred-year-old companies in virtually every major industry. He distilled that work into his book, The Winning Manager’s Playbook, and into every section of this curriculum.
Your Faculty
Practitioner-instructors who have built businesses, led teams, and taught the work.
CEO & Facilitator
Jeremy has a passion for simplifying the complex. Across self-paced learning and live sessions, he brings concepts from theory into practical implementation. Having founded, grown, and exited companies himself, he works alongside teams to build better culture, healthier balance sheets, and a stronger bottom line.
Lead Facilitator
Briana helps people and organizations thrive by simplifying talent and leadership practices. With 15+ years across corporate, nonprofit, and small-business settings, and as an Adjunct Professor in the University of Denver's Strategic HR Master's program, she brings real-world insight to every session.
Facilitator
Adam is a Learning and Development professional and certified CliftonStrengths Coach with 20+ years across higher education and professional training. He designs research-backed learning programs and coaches leaders using DISC, LPI, and Emotional Intelligence to cultivate talent and build thriving cultures.
In Their Words
Real words from leaders who completed the Master Manager Program.
The GoalMakers Master Manager program has been an incredible learning experience. The comprehensive curriculum, expert instructors and the very interactive format have transformed my approach to management.
It covers a lot of material in a condensed amount of time, making it perfect for the working professional. I was able to apply what I was learning immediately and actually saw positive results while taking the course.
In all my years working in sales or management, I have never experienced a session that taught me as much as this one.
This program is extremely useful for anyone who wants to become a leader, no matter how small or large your organization is. I was able to implement the strategies nearly immediately. It met and exceeded all my expectations.
The GoalMakers Master Manager program has been an incredible learning experience. The comprehensive curriculum, expert instructors and the very interactive format have transformed my approach to management.
It covers a lot of material in a condensed amount of time, making it perfect for the working professional. I was able to apply what I was learning immediately and actually saw positive results while taking the course.
In all my years working in sales or management, I have never experienced a session that taught me as much as this one.
This program is extremely useful for anyone who wants to become a leader, no matter how small or large your organization is. I was able to implement the strategies nearly immediately. It met and exceeded all my expectations.
A broad yet comprehensive look at all aspects of management and leadership. The topics are relevant and applicable, and the group dynamics in the live sessions are invaluable.
I would highly recommend this program to others working their way up through distribution. This program is worthwhile and I learned so much.
The breakout sessions give you a chance to converse with others and learn from each other. A great 10-week course.
The material was delivered in a manner that really helped it stick and make sense. I would recommend this program to anyone in any leadership position.
A broad yet comprehensive look at all aspects of management and leadership. The topics are relevant and applicable, and the group dynamics in the live sessions are invaluable.
I would highly recommend this program to others working their way up through distribution. This program is worthwhile and I learned so much.
The breakout sessions give you a chance to converse with others and learn from each other. A great 10-week course.
The material was delivered in a manner that really helped it stick and make sense. I would recommend this program to anyone in any leadership position.
For organizations
Run the program under your own brand for members or employees.
Join the next Master Manager cohort and build the toolkit in weeks, not years. The next cohort kicks off September 2.
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