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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 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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Electives team
 
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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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.

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7 best goal-setting frameworks for managers
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Electives team
Jan 22, 2025

7 best goal-setting frameworks for managers

Explore 7 goal-setting frameworks managers can use to align teams, track progress and turn priorities into measurable results.
Leadership + management
15 AI use cases for HR pros to try in just 15 minutes
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Electives team
Jan 21, 2025

15 AI use cases for HR pros to try in just 15 minutes

You don’t need hours to experiment. In just 15 minutes, you can test AI-powered tools to see their impact.
Innovation + productivity
Using next-gen skills to boost productivity (and not burnout)
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Electives team
Jan 20, 2025

Using next-gen skills to boost productivity (and not burnout)

Here’s a step-by-step plan to help your team thrive while preparing for the future.
Innovation + productivity
8 brilliant ways to boost your team’s productivity
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Electives team
Jan 17, 2025

8 brilliant ways to boost your team’s productivity

Productivity is the result of creating an environment where your team can thrive.
Innovation + productivity
7 genius ways to spark innovation in your employees
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Electives team
Jan 16, 2025

7 genius ways to spark innovation in your employees

These seven genius strategies will make your employees more innovative and create a culture where great ideas thrive.
Innovation + productivity
The AI talent war: Why upskilling is your best defense
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Electives team
Jan 15, 2025

The AI talent war: Why upskilling is your best defense

Close the AI talent gap with upskilling strategies that build AI readiness, reduce hiring dependence and move work forward.
Innovation + productivity
Growth requires intentionality
Electives team
Jan 14, 2025

Growth requires intentionality

Cynthia Stutsman shares thoughts on intentionality, authenticity and more.
People leader interviews
The ticking clock: Why your organization has just 1 year to close the AI readiness gap
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Electives team
Jan 14, 2025

The ticking clock: Why your organization has just 1 year to close the AI readiness gap

AI adoption and deployment are not as seamless as many organizations had hoped.
Innovation + productivity
A futurist’s guide to the 6 skills every manager needs for 2025
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Electives team
Jan 13, 2025

A futurist’s guide to the 6 skills every manager needs for 2025

Rishad Tobaccowala highlighted six critical skills every manager must master to thrive in our new AI-driven landscape.
Leadership + management
Strategy-led L&D: Turn training into business growth
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Electives team
Jan 10, 2025

Strategy-led L&D: Turn training into business growth

Strategy-led L&D connects learning to the heart of your business priorities.
Learning best practices
Is your team ready for ethical AI use?
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Electives team
Jan 9, 2025

Is your team ready for ethical AI use?

AI poses risks, from unconscious bias to privacy concerns. Navigating these challenges requires intentional strategies.
Innovation + productivity
Fast teams, big results: Mastering the rapid teaming mindset
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Electives team
Jan 8, 2025

Fast teams, big results: Mastering the rapid teaming mindset

Rapid teaming requires leaders to assemble teams that perform quickly and effectively when the stakes are high.
Culture + collaboration

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