ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
Featured Resources
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Electives team
Jun 23, 2026
Learner spotlight: What changes when a manager goes all-in on learning
Tyler Winn, Technical Support Engineering Manager at ActivTrak, shares how Electives Membership changed how he leads, communicates and develops his team.
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Electives team
May 26, 2026
How To Build an AI-First People Strategy
Most AI strategies stall because leaders lack real data about their people. How to build a clearer AI-first people strategy in under two weeks.
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Electives team
May 13, 2026
High engagement, low performance: What your surveys aren't tracking
Engagement surveys measure employee-to-company relationships but miss the peer connections that drive performance during change. Learn what to track instead.
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Electives team
Jun 15, 2026
Can Communication Skills Be Learned?
Your managers can communicate, just not for the job they have now. Why generic workshops fail and what modern manager training should look like.
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Electives team
Jul 1, 2026
Workplace holidays to celebrate in August
Plan August 2026 workplace holidays with DEI-focused dates, observance ideas and inclusion tips for HR, People and L&D leaders.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
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Electives team
Feb 24, 2025
Why your managers need to practice difficult conversations
Managers who prepare in advance approach difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity and a focus on solutions.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
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Krikor Dzeronian
Feb 10, 2025
10 ways AI can help managers get better at giving feedback
Discover 10 practical ways managers can use AI to prepare, practice and follow up on feedback while protecting privacy and human judgment.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
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Electives team
Feb 5, 2025
5 examples of bad feedback (and how to fix them)
See 5 examples of bad feedback and learn how to rewrite vague, harsh or unhelpful comments into clear, actionable feedback.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
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Electives team
Jan 24, 2025
How to use the SBI feedback framework
Learn how to use the SBI feedback framework to give clear, specific feedback and guide more constructive workplace conversations.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
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Electives team
Dec 19, 2024
Navigating misunderstandings at work
Misunderstandings can disrupt workflows and impact trust. But not all misunderstandings are damaging.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
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Electives team
Nov 19, 2024
11 skills that help salespeople close deals
Discover 11 sales skills that help reps build trust, handle objections and close more deals, plus practical ways leaders can develop them.
Individual Contributor Resources