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Effective company-wide communication: Guidelines for email, Slack, Zoom + more![A young woman is talking to someone virtually on her laptop.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/668962115f4095ceb6a85484_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(77).jpg)
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Electives team
Jul 12, 2024
Effective company-wide communication: Guidelines for email, Slack, Zoom + more
Knowing when to use each tool is essential to keeping your team productive and in sync.
Communication skills
Making things happen: July 10, 2024![Purple rectangle with centered white text: 📊 From Sticky Notes to Success: The Dos and Don’ts of Smart Goal Setting](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/66896734d8af635fae878812_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(80).jpg)
![Purple rectangle with centered white text: 📊 From Sticky Notes to Success: The Dos and Don’ts of Smart Goal Setting](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/66896734d8af635fae878812_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(80).jpg)
Electives team
Jul 11, 2024
Making things happen: July 10, 2024
Discover smart goal-setting strategies, learn from Olympians' resilience and get tips to turn learning stipends into productivity! 🏅🚀
In the news + press releases
10 steps to create a culture of continuous improvement![A man is working on his laptop at a small table in a common area near a window.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/668e81bfdb2ba3eb58da14b0_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(81).jpg)
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Electives team
Jul 11, 2024
10 steps to create a culture of continuous improvement
Continuous improvement is vital for organizational success because it drives innovation, enhances productivity and ensures competitiveness.
Culture + collaboration
Flexibility with accountability: Creating a win-win workplace![A team of people are seated around a conference table looking at a colleague on-screen at the end of the table.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/6689604286f0d774a70e3057_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(76).jpg)
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Electives team
Jul 10, 2024
Flexibility with accountability: Creating a win-win workplace
Flexible work options result in better engagement, a more inclusive culture and higher retention rates.
Hybrid + remote work
How to help managers get better at team management![A woman is writing something in her notebook while sitting at a conference table with her laptop.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/66895dec545981281f8b8ef8_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(75).jpg)
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Electives team
Jul 9, 2024
How to help managers get better at team management
Strong managers create a positive work environment that drives success.
Leadership + management
The link between business culture + business performance![A man is standing at a window holding his laptop. He is looking over his shoulder and smiling.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/66895b635a502fd0b0a78908_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(74).jpg)
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Electives team
Jul 8, 2024
The link between business culture + business performance
Building a great business culture is crucial for success. Let’s look at why.
Culture + collaboration
Using your annual report to align learning objectives with business goals![We are looking at the side profile of a woman reviewing a paper report. She is sitting next to a table with her laptop and a coffee.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/668079a83d83329b8015d167_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(72).jpg)
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Electives team
Jul 5, 2024
Using your annual report to align learning objectives with business goals
Learn how to identify business goals and understand the learning that is needed to support those goals.
Learning best practices
Enhancing strategic thinking for managers: Key training topics![We're looking at a pair of hands gesturing at a variety of strategic documents on a table.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/6680773aab981594cf538b9a_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(71).jpg)
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Electives team
Jul 4, 2024
Enhancing strategic thinking for managers: Key training topics
Dive into essential training topics, actionable steps and real-world applicability to enrich your managerial training programs.
Leadership + management
Making things happen: July 3, 2024![Purple rectangle with white centered text: 😱 Bracing for Q3? Secrets to balancing productivity + retention like a pro](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/66896414e33d8a0ae2ef6cdf_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(78).jpg)
![Purple rectangle with white centered text: 😱 Bracing for Q3? Secrets to balancing productivity + retention like a pro](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/66896414e33d8a0ae2ef6cdf_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(78).jpg)
Electives team
Jul 4, 2024
Making things happen: July 3, 2024
Worried about keeping employees productive and happy in Q3? Discover practical tips to balance productivity and retention like a pro without breaking a sweat. 😅
In the news + press releases
What is coaching?![A manager and her employee are walking outside having a coaching conversation.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/668075115f8d8ed4033a7f8f_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(70).jpg)
![A manager and her employee are walking outside having a coaching conversation.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/668075115f8d8ed4033a7f8f_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(70).jpg)
Electives team
Jul 3, 2024
What is coaching?
Beyond overseeing tasks and projects, modern managers are expected to be coaches.
Leadership + management
9 ways managers can motivate employees![A man is working with his laptop in his lap from an outdoor patio with a pool behind him.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/667c58b19c3c0172c065b6eb_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(69).jpg)
![A man is working with his laptop in his lap from an outdoor patio with a pool behind him.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/667c58b19c3c0172c065b6eb_Small%20Blog%20Image%20Template%20(69).jpg)
Electives team
Jul 2, 2024
9 ways managers can motivate employees
Motivated employees are more engaged and committed, improving individual performance and organizational success.
Leadership + management
DEI holidays to celebrate in August![“August” in white type on an orange background](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ecb974d701601b2a3c86bb/65403f14ce4fea96bd76d670_8.png)
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Electives team
Jul 1, 2024
DEI holidays to celebrate in August
We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus download our DEI holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration