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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 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 can you train your managers to be leaders?
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Electives team
Mar 8, 2024

How can you train your managers to be leaders?

Train managers to become leaders with live learning, role practice, tenure-based development and skills that support modern teams.
Leadership + Management Resources
What Are Goal-Setting Skills?
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Electives team
Mar 7, 2024

What Are Goal-Setting Skills?

Goal setting skills help employees set clear, realistic goals, plan next steps, track progress and align work with career and business priorities.
Leadership + Management Resources
What helps create career growth?
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2024

What helps create career growth?

Career growth is a cornerstone of employee satisfaction and organizational success. Let's explore five strategies that can significantly impact career growth.
Individual Contributor Resources
What is the purpose of DEI training?
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Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

What is the purpose of DEI training?

DEI training is a strategic enabler of organizational success. Discover the 7 business-building benefits of DEI training.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level
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Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level

The need for training varies between new and tenured managers, each requiring a unique approach to develop their abilities further.
Leadership + Management Resources
Employee Engagement as a KPI
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Electives team
Mar 4, 2024

Employee Engagement as a KPI

Engaged employees are more productive and innovative, provide better customer service and are less likely to leave the organization.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Understanding the impact of a bad company culture
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Electives team
Mar 1, 2024

Understanding the impact of a bad company culture

A bad company culture can quietly undermine the very foundations of your organization.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture
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Electives team
Feb 27, 2024

Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture

A recent McKinsey report sheds light on the critical shift from addressing burnout to promoting holistic health within organizations.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework

Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) is a powerful framework many high-performance companies use to understand customer needs and drive business growth.
Leadership + Management Resources
Business + learning need to stay human-centered
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Business + learning need to stay human-centered

Mariabrisa, Chief People Officer at Owkin, recently sat down with Jason Lavender, Co-Founder and CEO of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
People Leader Interviews
5 Reasons To Develop Strong Managers
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

5 Reasons To Develop Strong Managers

Strong managers are pivotal in driving innovation, overcoming challenges and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Leadership + Management Resources
Cultivating Organizational Culture: A Guide
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Cultivating Organizational Culture: A Guide

A phased guide for People leaders on assessing, defining and shifting organizational culture so it actually drives engagement and performance.
Culture + Collaboration Resources

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