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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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May 5, 2025

Elevating PUMA’s managers for agile leadership

How PUMA’s managers got real-world leadership training with live sessions that helped them build trust, boost performance and lead with confidence.
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Electives team
 
Feb 13, 2025

What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do

Good leadership is about showing up for your team — especially during change, growth or challenges.
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Electives team
 
May 16, 2025

Why custom AI simulations are transforming learning (and what most companies are missing)

Custom AI simulations help employees build real-world skills through practice, feedback and emotional realism so they’re ready when it really counts.
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Electives team
 
Apr 16, 2025

Thriving in the skills economy

In the skills economy, value is defined by what people can do—not what’s on their resume. Here’s how organizations and employees can adapt and grow.
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Electives team
 
May 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in June

We compiled a comprehensive list of June holidays you may want to observe throughout your organization. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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How can you train your managers to be leaders?
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Electives team
Mar 8, 2024

How can you train your managers to be leaders?

The answer lies in a strategic approach to manager training and leadership development, emphasizing live learning and engaging instructors.
Leadership + management
What are goal setting skills?
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Electives team
Mar 7, 2024

What are goal setting skills?

Goal setting skills ensure that goals are set, realistic, achievable and aligned with broader career aspirations or organizational objectives.
Leadership + management
What helps create career growth?
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2024

What helps create career growth?

Career growth is a cornerstone of employee satisfaction and organizational success. Let's explore five strategies that can significantly impact career growth.
Individual contributors
Can communication skills be learned?
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2024

Can communication skills be learned?

Communication skills can be learned and refined with practice and the right strategies.
Communication skills
What is the purpose of DEI training?
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Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

What is the purpose of DEI training?

DEI training is a strategic enabler of organizational success. Discover the 7 business-building benefits of DEI training.
Culture + collaboration
Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level
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Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level

The need for training varies between new and tenured managers, each requiring a unique approach to develop their abilities further.
Leadership + management
Employee engagement as a KPI
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Electives team
Mar 4, 2024

Employee engagement as a KPI

Engaged employees are more productive and innovative, provide better customer service and are less likely to leave the organization.
Culture + collaboration
Understanding the impact of a bad company culture
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Electives team
Mar 1, 2024

Understanding the impact of a bad company culture

A bad company culture can quietly undermine the very foundations of your organization.
Culture + collaboration
How to give feedback: Transforming your workplace through effective communication
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Electives team
Feb 29, 2024

How to give feedback: Transforming your workplace through effective communication

A feedback culture facilitates personal and professional growth and nurtures an environment where trust and openness flourish.
Communication skills
Understanding employee engagement + performance
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Electives team
Feb 29, 2024

Understanding employee engagement + performance

Understanding the relationship between engagement and performance can guide People leaders in developing effective strategies to boost both.
Culture + collaboration
What are examples of a career development program?
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2024

What are examples of a career development program?

Here are 11 components that you may want to incorporate into your career development program.
Individual contributors
Fostering belonging in the workplace through effective training strategies
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2024

Fostering belonging in the workplace through effective training strategies

Belonging training has become crucial in today's diverse and dynamic work environments because it goes beyond traditional diversity and inclusion initiatives by creating a sense of belonging for every employee.
Culture + collaboration

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