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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 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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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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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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The essential qualities your managers need for success
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Electives team
Dec 22, 2023

The essential qualities your managers need for success

Explore the key qualities of good managers, from asking for help to emotional intelligence.
Leadership + management
Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork
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Electives team
Dec 20, 2023

Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork

Discover the 5 action steps you can take to create or enhance real-time feedback in your organization.
Innovation + productivity
Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog
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Electives team
Dec 19, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog

Darlene Marshall is an expert at the intersection of lifestyle, wellness and wellbeing.
In the news + press releases
How to create L&D alignment across an organization
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Electives team
Dec 18, 2023

How to create L&D alignment across an organization

Thoughts on learning synergy at the organization, team and individual levels
Learning best practices
Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show
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Electives team
Dec 8, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show

Lorraine K. Lee shares her expertise to help entrepreneurs manage virtual teams.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal
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Electives team
Dec 4, 2023

Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal

Electives instructor and Panera chairman was featured in Boston Business Journal.
In the news + press releases
Unique gifts, perks and benefits to increase employee engagement + retention
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Electives team
Dec 1, 2023

Unique gifts, perks and benefits to increase employee engagement + retention

Create a culture that attracts and retains an engaged workforce through unique benefits and perks for employees.
Culture + collaboration
Electives recommended in Senior Executive guide for ERGs
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Electives team
Nov 30, 2023

Electives recommended in Senior Executive guide for ERGs

In an article about building ERGs, Electives is recommended as the best learning platform for affordable DEI + ERG training solutions.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor Dan Cnossen featured in 60 Minutes Overtime
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Electives team
Nov 28, 2023

Electives instructor Dan Cnossen featured in 60 Minutes Overtime

Electives instructor Dan Cnossen, a Navy SEAL veteran and Paralympian, was recently featured in a CBS News 60 Minutes Overtime feature.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured on the Growth League Podcast
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2023

Electives instructor featured on the Growth League Podcast

Shea Cole shares her journey from arts to digital marketing leadership on the Growth League Podcast.
In the news + press releases
Transforming learning programs at growing organizations
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2023

Transforming learning programs at growing organizations

Explore actionable strategies for busy leaders to boost employee retention through transformative learning. Champion a robust learning culture and unique upskilling approaches, and break free from makeshift solutions.
Learning best practices
Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader
Nov 16, 2023

Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader

Ellen Raim, Founder of People Matter, shares insights during the latest People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews

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