ELECTIVES RESOURCES
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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
Featured Resources
Learner spotlight: What changes when a manager goes all-in on learning.webp)
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.
How To Build an AI-First People Strategy.webp)
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.
High engagement, low performance: What your surveys aren't tracking.webp)
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.
Can Communication Skills Be Learned?.webp)
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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10 core manager skills for today + tomorrow.jpeg)
Electives team
Apr 15, 2024
10 core manager skills for today + tomorrow
Managers must arm themselves with core skills essential for success now and in the future.
Leadership + Management Resources
Why change management is an essential skill for managers.jpeg)
Jason Lavender
Apr 4, 2024
Why change management is an essential skill for managers
Learn why change management matters and the five skills managers need to lead teams through AI adoption, disruption and new ways of working.
Leadership + Management Resources
How to help managers build trust with their teams.jpeg)
Electives team
Apr 3, 2024
How to help managers build trust with their teams
For managers, creating a culture of trust and respect requires developing skills to foster relationships and ensure psychological safety.
Leadership + Management Resources
Models to help managers build trust + reduce micromanagement
Electives team
Mar 31, 2024
Models to help managers build trust + reduce micromanagement
When managers trust their team members, they feel confident delegating tasks and giving employees the autonomy to make decisions.
Leadership + Management Resources
Strategies for ensuring timely completion of performance reviews
Electives team
Mar 31, 2024
Strategies for ensuring timely completion of performance reviews
Here's a guide to streamline the process and ensure full participation with minimal oversight.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers.jpeg)
Krikor Dzeronian
Mar 28, 2024
Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers
Why is decision-making hard for managers? Explore four common barriers and how practical training helps leaders make clearer, more confident decisions.
Leadership + Management Resources