ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
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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.
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Jason Lavender
Oct 24, 2024
Launching a manager enablement program
Use these 17 practical considerations to launch a manager enablement program that builds skills and reinforces lasting behavior change.
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Electives team
Oct 2, 2024
5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything
Sometimes the best way to understand the importance of good managers is to see what happens when bad managers are in charge.
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Electives team
Oct 1, 2024
How to create a strong leadership culture
Discover the key traits that define effective leadership plus a list of practical training topics.
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Electives team
Sep 27, 2024
Helping employees learn to say ‘no’
Help employees say no without damaging trust. Build boundaries, clarify priorities and protect focus at work.
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Electives team
Sep 26, 2024
What Is the Modern Manager?
With their diverse skill sets, the modern manager is key in driving productivity and success, blending accountability, empathy, innovation and influence.
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Electives team
Sep 23, 2024
Training a new manager: A step-by-step guide
Train new managers with an 8-step plan for onboarding, coaching, peer learning, feedback and practical leadership growth.
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