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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.
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Electives team
 
May 26, 2026

How to build a clearer AI-first people strategy in under 2 weeks

Most AI strategies stall because leaders lack real data about their people. Learn how an AI Fluency & Culture Assessment builds a clear people strategy in under two weeks.
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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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Jun 15, 2026

Your managers can communicate. Just not for the job they now have.

Communication skills can be learned. That was never really the question. The real question is why your managers are still communicating like it is 2019, and what that is costing you right now.
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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.

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How to measure L&D effectiveness and get leadership on board
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Electives team
Apr 2, 2025

How to measure L&D effectiveness and get leadership on board

With the right approach, you can connect learning to real business outcomes—and get leadership to actually care about it.
Learning best practices
10 creative ways to boost attendance for your next training
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Electives team
Apr 1, 2025

10 creative ways to boost attendance for your next training

Get 10 practical ways to boost virtual training attendance, increase sign-ups and make employees excited to show up.
Learning best practices
How to celebrate Juneteenth at work
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Electives team
Apr 1, 2025

How to celebrate Juneteenth at work

Racial equity is about every employee or prospective employee – regardless of ethnicity or background – having freedom of speech, the right to work and the ability to fulfill their potential without fear of discrimination.
Culture + collaboration
Five competencies that separate good managers from great ones
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Electives team
Mar 28, 2025

Five competencies that separate good managers from great ones

Help advanced managers lead with impact by building the skills that drive alignment, accountability and long-term business results.
Leadership + management
Build a competency framework that actually works
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2025

Build a competency framework that actually works

A step-by-step guide to build a framework that enhances employee performance and strengthens your organization.
Learning best practices
The five core competencies every manager needs to build high-performing teams
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Electives team
Mar 26, 2025

The five core competencies every manager needs to build high-performing teams

Managers who master these five competencies create engaged, adaptable teams that contribute to long-term growth.
Leadership + management
Learning that works (part 3 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be effective for the business
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2025

Learning that works (part 3 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be effective for the business

Tie employee learning to real business results—so training helps teams build skills that drive growth, retention and performance.
Learning best practices
Learning that works (part 2 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be easy for lean HR and People teams
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2025

Learning that works (part 2 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be easy for lean HR and People teams

Make learning simple for HR and People teams—so they can launch, manage and scale training without burning out.
Learning best practices
Learning that works (part 1 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be enjoyable for employees
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Electives team
Mar 17, 2025

Learning that works (part 1 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be enjoyable for employees

Make employee learning something people actually want to do—so they pay attention, remember it and use it on the job.
Learning best practices
Why AI role plays work (and what makes them worth doing)
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Electives team
Mar 14, 2025

Why AI role plays work (and what makes them worth doing)

AI role plays take the awkward out of practicing tough conversations—and they actually help people learn.
Communication skills
Learning that works: How to create enjoyable, easy, and effective training programs
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2025

Learning that works: How to create enjoyable, easy, and effective training programs

Achieving learning that works means making it enjoyable for employees, easy for lean People teams to manage, and effective for the business. Here’s how to do all three.
Learning best practices
Celebrating International Fun at Work Day
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2025

Celebrating International Fun at Work Day

Celebrated each year on April 1st, International Fun at Work Day encourages employers and employees to inject joy and laughter into the workplace.
Culture + collaboration

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