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Electives team

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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Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader

Nov 16, 2023

Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader

Ellen Raim, Founder of People Matter, shares insights during the latest People Developing People interview.

People leader interviews

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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In the news + press releases

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.

Learning best practices

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.

In the news + press releases

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.

In the news + press releases

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