ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
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
resources
How can you make your one-on-one meetings more effective?
Electives team
Feb 20, 2024
How can you make your one-on-one meetings more effective?
Download our one-on-one meeting agenda templates and discover the critical skills to make one-on-one meetings more effective.
Leadership + Management Resources
Is it ever too late for manager training?.jpeg)
Electives team
Feb 20, 2024
Is it ever too late for manager training?
The idea that there might be a "right" or "wrong" time for manager training is a misconception.
Leadership + Management Resources
What is the most likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?.jpeg)
Electives team
Feb 15, 2024
What is the most likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?
Unrealistic goals can hurt engagement, morale and trust. Learn the top risks and how leaders can set ambitious goals teams can reach.
Leadership + Management Resources
How can you support an employee's ability to bounce back?.jpeg)
Electives team
Feb 8, 2024
How can you support an employee's ability to bounce back?
Supporting an employee's ability to bounce back from setbacks is crucial for maintaining a resilient and productive team.
Leadership + Management Resources
Giving + receiving feedback: A guide for People leaders.jpeg)
Electives team
Feb 7, 2024
Giving + receiving feedback: A guide for People leaders
A guide for People leaders on giving and receiving feedback well, so it builds trust, drives development and becomes a habit your teams welcome.
Leadership + Management Resources
Essential skills for effective managers.jpeg)
Electives team
Feb 6, 2024
Essential skills for effective managers
Manager skills are critical in navigating the complexities of today's workplace, where the ability to adapt and excel in various areas is paramount.
Leadership + Management Resources