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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Feb 17, 2026

Why trust is the engine behind every successful AI rollout

Only 20-31% of employees trust leadership. When trust is low, AI adoption stalls. Learn why trust is a capability issue and how to build it into your rollout strategy.
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Electives team
 
Mar 3, 2026

People developing people: Why great mentors bring you in the room with Clari’s Kristina Olney

Kristina Olney shares why HR needs a seat at the table, why training managers before they become managers changes everything and what she learned from an incredible CPO.
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A woman is training a new manager at her desk. The new manager is sitting, while the woman stands beside her pointing at the monitor.
Electives team
 
Jan 20, 2026

What makes manager training different from leadership training

Manager training and leadership training aren't the same thing. Learn the key differences, what each role needs to learn and how to build development programs that actually work.
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Electives team
 
Feb 3, 2026

How to design "third place" learning for connection & belonging

Workplace loneliness costs $4K per employee annually. Learn how to design live, cohort-based learning as "third place" architecture that builds connection, belonging and performance.
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Electives team
 
Apr 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in May

We’ve curated a list of holidays for May to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

All resources

What is active listening?
A group of coworkers are listening and smiling at a coworker telling a story.
Electives team
Sep 30, 2024

What is active listening?

Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their message and responding thoughtfully.
Communication skills
Helping employees learn to say ‘no’
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Electives team
Sep 27, 2024

Helping employees learn to say ‘no’

Learning to say no helps employees set boundaries, manage workloads and focus on what truly matters.
Leadership + management
What is the modern manager?
A diverse team of people are smiling and laughing, looking at the same laptop.
Electives team
Sep 26, 2024

What is the modern manager?

With their diverse skill sets, the modern manager is key in driving productivity and success, blending accountability, empathy, innovation and influence.
Leadership + management
5 ways to boost morale while cutting costs
Electives team
Sep 25, 2024

5 ways to boost morale while cutting costs

Motivating your team with low-cost or even no-cost strategies is possible. Here are 5 practical ways.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder featured on the Storylines Live podcast
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Electives team
Sep 24, 2024

Electives Co-Founder featured on the Storylines Live podcast

Storylines Live breaks down business storytelling and interviews business leaders and marketing experts about their own stories.
In the news + press releases
What happens when your manager changes
Electives team
Sep 24, 2024

What happens when your manager changes

Maintaining team engagement and productivity during manager changes is crucial. Use this step-by-step guide to get it right.
Individual contributors
Training a new manager: A step-by-step guide
A man with a bun and a beard is standing in front of a table of diverse young managers training them.
Electives team
Sep 23, 2024

Training a new manager: A step-by-step guide

Training a new manager requires a strategic approach to ensure they develop the skills, confidence and mindset necessary to lead effectively.
Leadership + management
9 ways to prep for performance review season
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Electives team
Sep 20, 2024

9 ways to prep for performance review season

A well-executed performance review process involves strategic planning, continuous feedback and robust training for managers and employees.
Leadership + management
Risk management — the 9 skills your team needs
A diverse team of people are standing around a common laptop discussing a potential project's risk.
Electives team
Sep 20, 2024

Risk management — the 9 skills your team needs

Risk management is critical for businesses aiming to navigate uncertainty and ensure long-term success.
Leadership + management
Electives featured in the I Hate it Here newsletter
Electives team
Sep 20, 2024

Electives featured in the I Hate it Here newsletter

EVP Head of Marketing Kathy Bryan shared thoughts on imposter syndrome
In the news + press releases
Financial acumen: The 5 basics all your employees need
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Electives team
Sep 18, 2024

Financial acumen: The 5 basics all your employees need

Employees with financial knowledge make better decisions and contribute to business success.
Individual contributors
World’s most successful purpose-driven business models
Electives team
Sep 17, 2024

World’s most successful purpose-driven business models

Authority Magazine recently interviewed Electives Co-Founder and COO Krikor Dzeronian in "Innovation on Purpose."
In the news + press releases

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