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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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How to help managers get better at team management
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Electives team
Jul 9, 2024

How to help managers get better at team management

Strong managers create a positive work environment that drives success.
Leadership + Management Resources
The link between business culture + business performance
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Electives team
Jul 8, 2024

The link between business culture + business performance

Building a great business culture is crucial for success. Let’s look at why.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Using your annual report to align learning objectives with business goals
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Electives team
Jul 5, 2024

Using your annual report to align learning objectives with business goals

Learn how to identify business goals and understand the learning that is needed to support those goals.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
Enhancing strategic thinking for managers: Key training topics
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Krikor Dzeronian
Jul 4, 2024

Enhancing strategic thinking for managers: Key training topics

Build managers’ strategic thinking with practical training topics covering business acumen, planning, data, AI fluency, risk and execution.
Leadership + Management Resources
What Is Coaching? A Guide for Managers
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Electives team
Jul 3, 2024

What Is Coaching? A Guide for Managers

Beyond overseeing tasks and projects, modern managers are expected to be coaches.
Leadership + Management Resources
9 ways managers can motivate employees
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Electives team
Jul 2, 2024

9 ways managers can motivate employees

Motivated employees are more engaged and committed, improving individual performance and organizational success.
Leadership + Management Resources
How to fix low employee engagement
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Electives team
Jul 1, 2024

How to fix low employee engagement

You can reinvigorate your team's motivation and connection without compromising the freedom they value.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Helping your employees to own their career development
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Electives team
Jun 28, 2024

Helping your employees to own their career development

When employees fail to own their career development, it can lead to stagnation, lack of motivation and missed growth opportunities.
Individual Contributor Resources
2025 workplace holiday calendar + celebration listings
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Electives team
Jun 26, 2024

2025 workplace holiday calendar + celebration listings

Plan inclusive workplace celebrations with this 2025 holiday calendar, plus monthly DEI resources and a link to the current 2026 calendar.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
The Importance of Listening for DEI Leaders
Electives team
Jun 26, 2024

The Importance of Listening for DEI Leaders

Dr. Shirley J. Knowles shares how listening, broad perspectives and clear problem definition help leaders create meaningful DEI progress.
People Leader Interviews
Deploying the stop, start, continue (SSC) approach to feedback
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Electives team
Jun 21, 2024

Deploying the stop, start, continue (SSC) approach to feedback

SSC quickly helps individuals and teams identify areas for improvement, new actions to take and current practices to maintain.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
How a high-performance culture improves business outcomes
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Electives team
Jun 20, 2024

How a high-performance culture improves business outcomes

A high-performance culture improves business outcomes by fostering an environment where employees are motivated to excel, collaborate and innovate.
Culture + Collaboration Resources

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