ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
All resources
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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 for HR Teams
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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 Resources for HR
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2025
Learning that works: How to create enjoyable, easy, and effective training programs
How to build training that employees enjoy, that HR teams can run without burnout and that leaders can tie to real, measurable business outcomes.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2025
Celebrating International Fun at Work Day
International Fun at Work Day is April 1. Get inclusive celebration ideas that help HR and People leaders build joy and teamwork.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
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Electives team
Mar 11, 2025
Electives launches AI simulations to give employees a safe space to practice critical skills
Electives AI Simulations help managers safely practice feedback, conflict and leadership conversations before real moments happen.
In the News + Press Releases
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Electives team
Mar 10, 2025
Assess AI Readiness Before You Train Employees
Before launching AI training across your organization, it's critical to understand employees' expertise, confidence levels, and specific needs.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2025
How AI simulations refine leadership communication
AI-powered simulations give leaders a structured way to refine their communication skills in a realistic, low-pressure environment.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Mar 4, 2025
How AI helps managers run more effective 1:1 meetings
Preparation makes the difference. Knowing what to ask, how to listen and how to guide the conversation helps managers get the most out of their one-on-ones.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Mar 3, 2025
The science behind AI-driven feedback training: Why it works
Managers need a way to refine their feedback approaches in a low-risk setting.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Feb 27, 2025
How To Help Managers Communicate Change
The words, tone and body language of managers shape how employees perceive and react to new initiatives.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Feb 25, 2025
Ideas to build a culture of critical thinking
Training, workshop and activity recommendations to help employees move beyond routine thinking and develop analytical mindsets.
Individual Contributor Resources
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Electives team
Feb 24, 2025
Why your managers need to practice difficult conversations
Managers who prepare in advance approach difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity and a focus on solutions.
Communication Skills Resources for HR