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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 a clearer AI-first people strategy in under 2 weeks

Most AI strategies stall because leaders lack real data about their people. Learn how an AI Fluency & Culture Assessment builds a clear 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

Your managers can communicate. Just not for the job they now have.

Communication skills can be learned. That was never really the question. The real question is why your managers are still communicating like it is 2019, and what that is costing you right now.
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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 use ERGs to build capability when change is constant
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2026

How to use ERGs to build capability when change is constant

Learn how ERGs can become your learning infrastructure when transformation creates capability gaps across your organization.
Culture + collaboration
Async vs. live training: What works for managers in 2026
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Electives team
Mar 17, 2026

Async vs. live training: What works for managers in 2026

Async training works for technical skills, but managers navigating AI-driven change need live learning. Learn why judgment development requires real-time practice with real people.
Learning best practices
The four transitions for 2026: What every L&D and People leader should know
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2026

The four transitions for 2026: What every L&D and People leader should know

Four macro transitions are reshaping work in 2026. Learn how agentic AI, social recession, radical adaptability and trust reset are creating capability gaps in your organization.
Learning best practices
7 ways to help employees achieve their goals
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Electives team
Mar 10, 2026

7 ways to help employees achieve their goals

Helping your employees develop the right habits to achieve their goals is essential for success – at the corporate and the individual level.
Leadership + management
Does leadership training work?
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Electives team
Mar 4, 2026

Does leadership training work?

Learn what makes leadership training actually rebuild employee confidence—and why generic programs fall short.
Leadership + management
People developing people: Why great mentors bring you in the room with Clari’s Kristina Olney
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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.
People leader interviews
Boost your retention rates: The importance of investing in employee development
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Electives team
Feb 24, 2026

Boost your retention rates: The importance of investing in employee development

Employee retention remains crucial for organizational success. One of the most effective ways to boost retention is investing in employee development. Learn how in 2026.
Learning best practices
10 ways to help the Earth during Earth Month
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Electives team
Feb 19, 2026

10 ways to help the Earth during Earth Month

April is Earth Month and, along with Earth Day (celebrated on April 22). Here are 10 ways organizations can review and spotlight their efforts to support a healthy environment.
Culture + collaboration
5 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees
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Electives team
Feb 18, 2026

5 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees

Stress Awareness Month (celebrated in April) presents a great opportunity for employers to address factors causing unnecessary stress for employees. Learn 5 practical ways to reduce workplace stress in 2026.
Culture + collaboration
Why trust is the engine behind every successful AI rollout
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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.
Innovation + productivity
How to get executives excited about people development
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Electives team
Feb 12, 2026

How to get executives excited about people development

Get executive buy-in for L&D by connecting holistic training to revenue, retention and business outcomes. Frame development as strategy, prove ROI fast and secure bigger budgets.
Learning best practices
Gender equity issues you can address during Women’s History Month
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Trish
Feb 11, 2026

Gender equity issues you can address during Women’s History Month

Discover how Electives can meet your team’s needs to celebrate Women’s History Month and other DEI holidays while creating enduring impact.
Culture + collaboration

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