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 a clearer AI-first people strategy in under 2 weeks
Most AI strategies stall because leaders lack real data about their people. Learn how an AI Fluency & Culture Assessment builds a clear 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
Your managers can communicate. Just not for the job they now have.
Communication skills can be learned. That was never really the question. The real question is why your managers are still communicating like it is 2019, and what that is costing you right now.
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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.
Individual contributors
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Electives team
Aug 7, 2025
Build a culture of self-advocacy: Why it matters and how to make it real
Self-advocacy drives clarity, growth and accountability. Here’s how to help your employees speak up (and step up) at every level.
Culture + collaboration
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Electives team
Feb 25, 2025
Ideas to build a culture of critical thinking
Training, workshop and activity recommendations to help employees move beyond routine thinking and develop analytical mindsets.
Individual contributors
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Electives team
Feb 4, 2025
10 hidden skills your employees have (and how to unlock them)
Discover 10 hidden employee skills, from storytelling to AI fluency, and practical ways People leaders can uncover and develop them.
Individual contributors
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Electives team
Dec 10, 2024
10 essential skills to boost sales revenue
To drive consistent sales growth, leaders need to build well-rounded skill sets.
Individual contributors
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Electives team
Nov 19, 2024
11 skills that help salespeople close deals
Truly effective salespeople bring a combination of skills that go beyond the basics.
Individual contributors
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Electives team
Sep 30, 2024
What is active listening?
Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their message and responding thoughtfully.
Communication skills