ELECTIVES RESOURCES
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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.
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Krikor Dzeronian
Nov 13, 2024
The 7 most overlooked management skills
Discover seven overlooked management skills that help leaders build trust, develop employees, resolve conflict and strengthen team performance.
Leadership + Management Resources
AI training to accelerate business results
Electives team
Nov 11, 2024
AI training to accelerate business results
AI training presents opportunities to speed up processes, improve decision-making and drive business results.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
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Electives team
Nov 8, 2024
Why you should prioritize upskilling in 2025
Investing in recruitment without equal focus on employee retention and growth can leave companies vulnerable.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
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Jason Lavender
Nov 7, 2024
What Are Objectives?
What are objectives? Learn how they differ from goals, strategies, tactics, OKRs and KPIs, with clear workplace examples for managers.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Nov 6, 2024
10 things that could go wrong during an AI transformation
Without proactive training, AI transformations risk running into common pitfalls.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
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Electives team
Nov 5, 2024
The role of career growth in building a resilient workforce
A resilient workforce is needed to remain competitive and responsive in diverse situations.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2024
Planning for what's ahead: HR priorities for 2025
Based on insights from two industry experts, Aaron Rodriguez and Dr. Orin Davis, the priorities for HR in 2025 are becoming more defined — and more urgent.
People Leader Interviews
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2024
When is National Career Development Month?
National Career Development Month is in November. Learn how HR and L&D teams can support career paths, skills and employee growth.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
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Electives team
Oct 31, 2024
Getting first-mover advantage in AI transformation
A step-by-step guide to helping your organization take the lead in the AI transformation.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
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Electives team
Oct 30, 2024
How leaders encourage or discourage innovation
Learn how leaders encourage innovation, avoid common blockers and build teams ready to experiment through AI transformation.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
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Electives team
Oct 29, 2024
What employees at every level need to learn about AI
Discover what employees at every level need to learn about AI, from foundational skills to responsible use, better decisions, productivity and strategy.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
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Electives team
Oct 28, 2024
What Is Change Management?
Change management is a structured approach that ensures changes are implemented smoothly.
Leadership + Management Resources