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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.
Workplace holidays to celebrate in August
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.
Leadership + Management Resources
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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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Maggie Goldstein
Feb 13, 2025
What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do
Learn what good leaders do during change, growth and pressure, plus the warning signs of bad leadership that can erode trust and performance.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Jan 31, 2025
Balancing urgency + importance: Using the Eisenhower Matrix
Learn how to use the Eisenhower Matrix at work to prioritize critical tasks, protect strategic time, delegate and reduce distractions.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Jason Lavender
Jan 22, 2025
7 best goal-setting frameworks for managers
Compare 7 goal-setting frameworks for managers, with practical examples and tips for choosing the right approach for your team.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Jan 13, 2025
A futurist’s guide to the 6 skills every manager needs for 2025
Rishad Tobaccowala highlighted six critical skills every manager must master to thrive in our new AI-driven landscape.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Dec 23, 2024
Designing an L&D program to help managers lead change
Change is constant in today's workplace. Making sure your managers are equipped to lead is the key to success.
Leadership + Management Resources