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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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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
 
Feb 27, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in April

A curated catalog of April workplace holidays, including month-long celebrations and a link to our holiday calendar.

All resources

Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders
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Electives team
Mar 21, 2024

Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders

Ego suspension is a transformative skill focused on setting aside one's needs, opinions and perspectives to truly listen and understand others.
Leadership + management
Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention

Sierra Quiros, Senior Manager of Talent and DEIB Programs at Betterment, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top

Encourage your team to adopt a growth-hacking mindset, leveraging every available resource creatively and efficiently to boost performance.
Innovation + productivity
Accountability is critical for thriving businesses
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Accountability is critical for thriving businesses

Accountability in today’s world is about navigating responsibilities with precision and integrity.
Leadership + management
Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture

Radical candor transforms workplace dynamics, promoting a more engaged and efficient workforce.
Culture + collaboration
How to foster a high-performance culture without burning out your employees
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2024

How to foster a high-performance culture without burning out your employees

Creating a high-performance culture within your organization doesn't mean pushing your team to the brink.
Culture + collaboration
What topics should new manager training include?
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2024

What topics should new manager training include?

Stepping into a managerial role requires a variety of skills to effectively lead a team and contribute to an organization's success.
Leadership + management
Understanding Gen Z: A game-changer for HR success
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2024

Understanding Gen Z: A game-changer for HR success

If you want to recruit, engage and retain Gen Z employees, here are 12 ways to do it.
Individual contributors
How to measure manager performance
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2024

How to measure manager performance

Discover 4 of the most critical manager KPIs and 6 effective strategies for evaluating manager performance.
Leadership + management
Why is manager training important?
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Electives team
Mar 15, 2024

Why is manager training important?

Manager training has an influence that extends well past the individuals going through the training.
Leadership + management
Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth
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Electives team
Mar 15, 2024

Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth

Constructive feedback is a cornerstone of employee growth, engagement and company success. Share these 4 examples of constructive feedback.
Communication skills
Who are the best manager trainers?
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Electives team
Mar 14, 2024

Who are the best manager trainers?

Exceptional manager trainers engage and motivate managers, transforming training sessions into interactive learning experiences with lasting impact.
Leadership + management

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