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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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.
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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.
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A woman is training a new manager at her desk. The new manager is sitting, while the woman stands beside her pointing at the monitor.
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.
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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.
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Electives team
 
Feb 27, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in April

A curated catalog of April workplace holidays, including month-long celebrations and a link to our holiday calendar.

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How to make the business case for mental health education at work
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Ryan
Jul 20, 2022

How to make the business case for mental health education at work

When you are making a business case to leaders, they often need numbers - not the warm fluffy feel good stories and gut feelings. They need facts and tangible data.
Culture + collaboration
Zynga partners with Electives to empower ZERG leaders with learning options
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Electives team
Jul 15, 2022

Zynga partners with Electives to empower ZERG leaders with learning options

ZERG participants expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the valuable experiences provided.
Culture + collaboration
ChaiOne partners with Electives to offer monthly learning as employee benefit
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Electives team
Jul 8, 2022

ChaiOne partners with Electives to offer monthly learning as employee benefit

Participants were impressed with the program and expressed their enjoyment of specific content, such as the "withdrawals and deposits" section, which taught them the importance of setting boundaries and expectations.
Culture + collaboration
Clari partners with Electives to deliver practical manager training for new managers
Manager woman leading a brainstorming meeting.
Electives team
Jul 1, 2022

Clari partners with Electives to deliver practical manager training for new managers

Participants of the program found it to be highly effective and practical. They praised the instructors and content, which they found to be well-paced and immediately applicable.
Leadership + management
Electives Co-Founder + CEO on the Systematic Leader Podcast
Electives team
Jun 23, 2022

Electives Co-Founder + CEO on the Systematic Leader Podcast

Jason joins host Karl Staib to discuss the importance of celebrating failure.
In the news + press releases
Electives selected as top leadership training course
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Electives team
Jun 14, 2022

Electives selected as top leadership training course

Startup Boston recently named Electives a top leadership training program.
In the news + press releases
9 alcohol-free ideas for team bonding
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Electives team
May 17, 2022

9 alcohol-free ideas for team bonding

Most employees crave connection and camaraderie, especially after a full day of sitting in front of screens. Here are 9 alcohol-free ways to build trust in your teams.
Culture + collaboration
Signifyd partners with Electives to create a “Month of Wellbeing”
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Electives team
May 15, 2022

Signifyd partners with Electives to create a “Month of Wellbeing”

Participants raved about the classes and the instructors after the Signifyd Month of Wellbeing. The high-energy and engaging instructors made each class fun and exciting to attend.
Culture + collaboration
Taking the bias out of your hiring processes
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Electives team
May 11, 2022

Taking the bias out of your hiring processes

Do you know if bias has had an impact on your hiring decisions or interviews? Take this test to find out.
Learning best practices
Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian published in MIT news
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Electives team
Mar 23, 2022

Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian published in MIT news

Krikor shares his story of meeting Co-Founder Jason Lavender and launching Electives.
In the news + press releases
Super Bowl champion and Electives investor Jerod Mayo featured in Entrepreneur
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Electives team
Jan 28, 2022

Super Bowl champion and Electives investor Jerod Mayo featured in Entrepreneur

Super Bowl champion and Electives investor Jerod Mayo shares four business lessons with Entrepreneur.
In the news + press releases
Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender featured in The Enterprisers Project
Electives team
Jan 4, 2022

Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender featured in The Enterprisers Project

Jason details the 4 soft skills leaders will need: patience, empathic listening, storytelling, a collaborative mindset
In the news + press releases

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