mini-mba

in leading high performance teams

The Chief Maker MiniMBA in Leading High Performance Teams is a virtual, coach-led 12 week program for senior leaders who are ready to take their leadership to a new level.

Starting 1 February 2023 | $3,950 AUD

boldly lead change. inspire your people. leave a legacy.

course overview

work on the business, not in the business

Unlike other MBA programs, the MiniMBA in Leading High Performance Teams demands leaders use their very own organisation as a case study for the duration of the course, thereby driving performance improvement and business change in real-time.

Under the guidance of an experienced Executive Coach, leaders build their own Strategic Playbook to lead their people and business through change while also learning strategies and frameworks for stakeholder management, overcoming competing priorities and dealing with stress.

unite and create focus in your team

Are competing priorities creating overwhelm and a lack of alignment. Do the goal posts keep shifting? Are targets harder to hit?

Learn how to unite your team with a common vision and build a strategic playbook that keeps you laser-focused to deliver results.

learn to be a coach, not just a boss

Are low performers sucking the energy out of your people? Or are your high performers in need of a bigger challenge?

Learn how to coach both low and high performers in a way that raises the bar and uncovers hidden potential in all the team.

increase influence with key stakeholders

Are you continually frustrated by internal politics? Do you find it difficult to influence powerful stakeholders?

Learn how to be a trusted and influential voice of reason who people come to for advice and to get things done.

course modules

practical leadership tools & frameworks

Over 12 weeks and 12 comprehensive modules, leaders are coached through the process of identifying problems and fixing them now, not later.

This program has been designed for busy professionals. It involves a one hour, live weekly group coaching call and only 1-2 hours of additional study each week.

Module 1

leadership mindset

Identify your unique leadership principles and learn the Chief Maker High Performance Teams Framework

Module 2

situational analysis

Learn situational analysis by conducting a thorough internal and external environmental analysis

Module 3

assess your team

Identify the ideal team, manage diversity and inclusion, and learn best practice methods for developing talent

Module 4

finalise the team

Ensure you have the right people, in the right roles, with the right development plans for growth

Module 5

vision and purpose

Unite your team with an inspiring purpose, develop a crystal clear vision and prioritise employee engagement

Module 6

bring values to life

Build accountability, inclusivity and trust within the team by turning your values into clear standards

Module 7

strategy and tactics

Define your strategy with strategic pillars, epic goals, projects and a tactical plan for success

Module 8

build the execution plan

Build a High Performance Teams Playbook with an annual theme and defined project outlines

Module 9

operating rhythm

Learn P2R2 (Prepare, Perform, Recover, Review), build an operating rhythm and automate excellence

Module 10

meetings excellence

Improve the quality of team meetings and create a compelling scoreboard to keep everyone connected

Module 11

turn stakeholders into ambassadors

Map and profile key stakeholders, and learn how to communicate with influence and clarity

Module 12

keeping momentum

Stay on track with the Five Pillars of High Performance Culture and your very own Resilience Playbook

who is it for?

developing senior leaders

Driving performance improvement and organisational change in real-time.

senior managers

senior managers

Build confidence as a leader, communicate with precision, increase influence with key stakeholders, manage overwhelm and drive real change.

hr & talent teams

hr & talent teams

Invest in your leaders with a course they’ll rave about, optimise staff productivity, and develop a culture of excellence that will attract and retain the best.

ceos & exec teams

ceos & exec teams

Establish an electric company culture and execute your plan by building a team of inspiring leaders who can turn strategy into tactics and deliver results.

senior managers

senior managers

Build confidence as a leader, communicate with precision, increase influence with key stakeholders, manage overwhelm and drive real change.

hr & talent teams

hr & talent teams

Invest in your leaders with a course they’ll rave about, optimise staff productivity, and develop a culture of excellence that will attract and retain the best.

ceos & exec teams

ceos & exec teams

Establish an electric company culture and execute your plan by building a team of inspiring leaders who can turn strategy into tactics and deliver results.

course inclusions

a practical toolkit for true chiefs

For $3,950 AUD (inc GST) leaders will participate in a comprehensive 12 week coach-led, online course including:

  • Weekly live group coaching with Greg Layton (1 hr)
  • Private academy forum for confidential Q&A
  • 1-2 hours study time per week
  • Final assessment and certification
  • Over 30 video tutorials and readings
  • Workbook of templates and frameworks
  • Trusted peer network for mentoring and advice

One of the most valuable, practical, no BS courses a mid to senior leader can do. I have full clarity of my business and strategy and putting my learnings into practice.

Sally Ryan, Head of Call Centre Sales, Compare the Market

The MiniMBA program made me a better business professional and provided me with tools and frameworks to help drive high performance.

Anthony Cottone, Finance Manager, The Reject shop

An exceptional course that allows you to put theory into practice. Invaluable learnings from your peers and Greg, which allows you to have many cards up your sleeve to deal with people and circumstances whilst thinking long term, end game! My toolbox has been topped up!

Rhiannon Skennar, Digital Solutions Manager, Hastings Deering

The MiniMBA in Leading High Performance Teams is an epic program put together by an inspiring coach, which is aimed at helping you as a leader find a way to change the game and lead your team to victory!

Jason Smith, National Credit Manager, Oxford Finance

Greg’s warm and friendly, energy-boosting style of delivery came at the best time for me. I was in a bit of a rut, had a few new team members and now I have a high performing team of aces, with everyone on the team understanding their role to hit our epic goals!

Lana Hambilton, Head of Health, Compare the Market

This MiniMBA has been incredibly useful, inspiring, thought-provoking, humbling and grounding. It has given me practical tools and techniques to do my current and future roles better, and is paving the way for growth and developing to become an Epic Chief in an attainable way. Thank you Greg and the team!

Kealan Coleman, Operations Manager, AV1

A great opportunity to share real life experiences with other Chiefs and awesome frameworks to apply to our everyday working environment

Cherie Raynor, Head of People & Culture, The Reject Shop
your coach

greg layton

executive coach

The Chief Maker MiniMBA is personally facilitated by founder, Greg Layton. Greg is also the founder of Council of Chiefs, host of The Inner Chief Podcast and an Executive Coach to CEOs around the globe.

In 2016, Greg founded Chief Maker with the purpose of unleashing the power of senior managers and executive leaders.

Greg’s frameworks turn theory into real-world, practical skills. They connect the three pillars of performance – individual excellence, high performance teams and organisational strategy, and they’ve become famous for creating clarity, uniting teams and accelerating careers.

Greg has worked with hundreds of companies and executives across the globe including Target, Kmart, Acacia Mining, Sandvik, The Reject Shop, Sydney Water and Allegis Group.

more about greg

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next course

February 2023

$3,950 AUD
Upcoming Intake

May 2023

$3,950 AUD

not for profit scholarship

For every MiniMBA intake, we offer TWO full scholarships for senior leaders working in the not for profit sector.

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