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Unlock the potential of your people.

Electives empowers lean People teams to redefine their L&D approaches. Discover more about creating a culture of learning throughout our resources below.

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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.
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Electives team
 
Mar 20, 2024

Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention

Sierra Quiros, Senior Manager of Talent and DEIB Programs at Betterment, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
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Electives team
 
Mar 11, 2024

How to improve meeting facilitation

Mastering meeting facilitation skills is crucial for managers aiming to drive productivity, foster collaboration and ensure meaningful engagement.
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Electives team
 
Mar 1, 2024

DEI holidays to celebrate in April

A curated catalog of April DEI holidays, including month-long celebrations and a link to our 2024 DEI holiday calendar.
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Electives team
 
Nov 15, 2023

Unlocking the power of storytelling for learning and development

The power of storytelling lies in its ability to forge profound connections. The key is tapping into common human emotions.

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Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers
We are looking down from overhead at a team sitting around a conference table, reviewing data trying to make a decision.
Electives team
Mar 28, 2024

Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers

Decision-making is critical, challenging… and daunting. Discover the top 4 reasons why.
Leadership + manager training
Within your reach newsletter: March 27, 2024
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Electives team
Mar 28, 2024

Within your reach newsletter: March 27, 2024

Dive into a fresh start this April with innovative strategies and Gen Z insights that transform everyday challenges into opportunities for growth.
In the news + press releases
What are the benefits of professional development?
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2024

What are the benefits of professional development?

Professional development benefits are diverse, including continuous growth and innovation across an organization.
Impactful learning best practices
What management skills are needed in business?
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2024

What management skills are needed in business?

Discover the top 10 management skills crucial for success in today's business world.
Leadership + manager training
How does leadership training improve employee performance?
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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 + manager training
Why emotional intelligence is important in the workplace
Two professional women are having a one-on-one meeting. They are sitting on a couch in an common area with plants and a window behind them.
Electives team
Mar 26, 2024

Why emotional intelligence is important in the workplace

Managers with high EQ are adept at recognizing their emotional states and understanding how their emotions influence behavior and impact others.
Leadership + manager training

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