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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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 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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Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine

Learn how continuous professional development encourages employees to stay at organizations longer.
In the News + Press Releases
5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything

Sometimes the best way to understand the importance of good managers is to see what happens when bad managers are in charge.
Leadership + Management Resources
How to create a strong leadership culture
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Electives team
Oct 1, 2024

How to create a strong leadership culture

Discover the key traits that define effective leadership plus a list of practical training topics.
Leadership + Management Resources
Helping employees learn to say ‘no’
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Electives team
Sep 27, 2024

Helping employees learn to say ‘no’

Help employees say no without damaging trust. Build boundaries, clarify priorities and protect focus at work.
Leadership + Management Resources
What Is the Modern Manager?
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Krikor Dzeronian
Sep 26, 2024

What Is the Modern Manager?

What defines a modern manager? Explore eight essential traits that help leaders build trust, guide change and support high-performing teams.
Leadership + Management Resources
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 Resources
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

Learn how to manage a manager change with clear communication, continuity planning and support that keeps employees engaged.
Individual Contributor Resources
Training a new manager: A step-by-step guide
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Electives team
Sep 23, 2024

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

Train new managers with an 8-step plan for onboarding, coaching, peer learning, feedback and practical leadership growth.
Leadership + Management Resources
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 Resources
Risk management — the 9 skills your team needs
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Electives team
Sep 20, 2024

Risk management — the 9 skills your team needs

Build stronger risk management with 9 team skills: analysis, decision-making, communication, adaptability, collaboration and leadership.
Leadership + Management Resources
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

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