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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.
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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
Mar 26, 2024
How does leadership training improve employee performance?
By investing in the development of leaders within an organization, companies create a ripple effect that touches every level of the workforce.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2024
How can you help managers be more innovative?
Here are 7 practical strategies to help managers unlock their innovative potential and inspire their teams to push boundaries and think differently.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Jason Lavender
Mar 25, 2024
Does goal setting improve motivation?
Does goal setting improve motivation? Learn how clear goals, employee input, feedback and one-on-ones can strengthen motivation and performance.
Leadership + Management Resources
Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders.jpeg)
Electives team
Mar 21, 2024
Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders
Ego suspension is a transformative skill focused on setting aside one's needs, opinions and perspectives to truly listen and understand others.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024
Accountability is critical for thriving businesses
Accountability in today’s world is about navigating responsibilities with precision and integrity.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Jason Lavender
Mar 19, 2024
What topics should new manager training include?
What should new manager training cover? Explore essential topics including feedback, delegation, accountability, AI fluency and hybrid leadership.
Leadership + Management Resources