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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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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 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
Electives Co-Founder featured in CEOWORLD Magazine
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Electives team
Dec 23, 2021

Electives Co-Founder featured in CEOWORLD Magazine

Learn how L&D can combat the Great Resignation and retain top talent.
In the news + press releases
Credera partners with Electives to bring DEIB learning + conversations to leadership
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2021

Credera partners with Electives to bring DEIB learning + conversations to leadership

Employee feedback revealed that the DEI learning series was a resounding success, empowering individuals and promoting group learning.
Culture + collaboration
CareFirst partners with Electives to deliver week-long DEI training
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Electives team
Oct 21, 2021

CareFirst partners with Electives to deliver week-long DEI training

CareFirst, in partnership with Electives, hosted a Week of Equity & Action for their employees and community members to learn from experts on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Culture + collaboration
75 tips to keep people engaged in virtual meetings
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Sep 29, 2021

75 tips to keep people engaged in virtual meetings

By implementing intentional strategies, online sessions can be just as engaging, if not more so, than in-person meetings.
Learning best practices
Workplace lessons from Olympic athletes: Storytelling, resilience, teamwork
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Electives team
Aug 11, 2021

Workplace lessons from Olympic athletes: Storytelling, resilience, teamwork

No matter their background, Electives instructors are authentic as they tell stories from their lives. Here are workplace lessons from a handful of Electives instructors with Olympic roots.
Leadership + management
5 workplace trends based on employee comments
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Electives team
Jul 21, 2021

5 workplace trends based on employee comments

To reflect on our 50th milestone, we took the opportunity as a team to review feedback from more than 5,000 employees. Here’s what we learned.
Learning best practices
Electives instructor featured in DiversityQ
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Electives team
Jun 22, 2021

Electives instructor featured in DiversityQ

Electives instructor Trish Foster featured in DiversityQ emphasizing the importance of active allyship in promoting better diversity and inclusion.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Muse by Clio
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Electives team
Apr 26, 2021

Electives instructor featured in Muse by Clio

Electives instructor Tony Lee drew inspiration from his parents to create an emotional Google ad campaign.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Adweek
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Electives team
Apr 24, 2021

Electives instructor featured in Adweek

Electives instructor Tony Lee played a pivotal role in crafting emotionally resonant ads for the Oscars broadcast.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in the Podcast Magazine
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Electives team
Apr 17, 2021

Electives instructor featured in the Podcast Magazine

Electives instructor Monica D. Livingston discussed her journey from professional football player to entrepreneur.
In the news + press releases

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