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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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Electives instructor Marci Alboher featured in Forbes

Electives instructor Marci Alboher was featured in a Forbes article about career changes after 50.

Electives team

Nov 15, 2023

Electives instructor Marci Alboher featured in Forbes

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The power of storytelling for learning and development

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Electives team

Nov 15, 2023

The power of storytelling for learning and development

The power of storytelling lies in its ability to forge profound connections. The key is tapping into common human emotions.

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Boosting employee growth: The power of live learning with peers

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Electives team

Nov 14, 2023

Boosting employee growth: The power of live learning with peers

Discover the power of live learning to enhance employee growth, foster a positive workplace culture and improve engagement with actionable insights in this guide.

Learning best practices

Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender on Winning EQ

Electives team

Nov 13, 2023

Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender on Winning EQ

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, recently joined Marc Stcherbina on his LinkedIn Live show, Winning EQ, sharing how Electives started.

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Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender in Transcend Newsletter

Electives team

Nov 10, 2023

Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender in Transcend Newsletter

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, recently contributed to Transcend Newsletter, sharing the state and future of Corporate Learning startups in Edtech.

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Electives instructor featured in Harvard Business Review

Electives team

Nov 9, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Harvard Business Review

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez shares his expertise on essential project management skills and tools.

In the news + press releases

Empowering women at work

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Electives team

Nov 9, 2023

Empowering women at work

Unlock actionable strategies for empowering women at work, from tracking progress to addressing microaggressions. Learn how HR leaders can create a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Culture + collaboration

Electives instructor featured in Active Towns