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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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The junior talent gap AI creates (and how smart companies solve it)
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Electives team
Feb 10, 2026

The junior talent gap AI creates (and how smart companies solve it)

AI is changing how junior employees learn. See how L&D leaders can build judgment, verification skills and confidence in early-career talent.
Innovation + productivity
What is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)?
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Electives team
Feb 4, 2026

What is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)?

Discover 7 ways to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility at work as part of a high-performance culture.
Culture + collaboration
How to design "third place" learning for connection & belonging
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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.
Culture + collaboration
6 ideas to celebrate Women's History Month at work
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Electives team
Jan 31, 2026

6 ideas to celebrate Women's History Month at work

March is Women’s History Month (WHM), an opportunity to celebrate the contributions women have made to society. Here are 6 ideas to celebrate at work.
Culture + collaboration
People developing people: Leaders living loudly with Tripadvisor’s Bree Sykes
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Electives team
Jan 29, 2026

People developing people: Leaders living loudly with Tripadvisor’s Bree Sykes

Bree Sykes shares how L&D leaders can build trust, reduce isolation and drive business impact by treating development as connective tissue—not an island.
People leader interviews
The remote training formula that keeps distributed teams engaged
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Electives team
Jan 28, 2026

The remote training formula that keeps distributed teams engaged

Learn how to design engaging, effective virtual learning that drives the same results as in-person training.
Learning best practices
AI verification: The critical skill gap that threatens your AI investment
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Electives team
Jan 27, 2026

AI verification: The critical skill gap that threatens your AI investment

Most companies focus on AI adoption but skip verification. Learn why checking AI output before it ships is critical and how to build verification into your workflow.
Innovation + productivity
People developing people: Treat L&D like a “master craftsman”
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Electives team
Jan 23, 2026

People developing people: Treat L&D like a “master craftsman”

Michael Wallace shares how treating L&D like a master craftsman drives business impact by blending training methods, staying adaptable and making learning entertaining creates cultures where people grow.
People leader interviews
Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses
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Electives team
Jan 21, 2026

Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses

Skills are changing faster than courses can keep up. Here's why L&D teams are shifting from buying content libraries to building real capabilities in 2026.
Learning best practices
What makes manager training different from leadership training
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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.
Leadership + management
5 ideas to celebrate Gender Equality Month at work
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Electives team
Jan 15, 2026

5 ideas to celebrate Gender Equality Month at work

Gender Equality Month in March is an opportunity to celebrate women's social, political, cultural and academic achievements throughout the world.
Culture + collaboration
Turning training skeptics into learning champions
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Electives team
Jan 14, 2026

Turning training skeptics into learning champions

Some employees resist every training initiative. Learn how to turn skeptics into champions by addressing their real concerns, proving value quickly and building genuine buy-in.
Culture + collaboration

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