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A manager is sitting at his computer, leading two of his team members through practical AI application. The two team members are standing behind him looking over his shoulder.
Electives team
 
Apr 23, 2026

12 mistakes companies make when asking managers to lead AI

Most companies expect managers to lead AI adoption without setting them up to do it successfully. Here are 12 common mistakes (and what to do instead).
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Insights from Ruthmarie Swisher, Director of Leadership & Team Effectiveness at Progress Software
Electives team
 
Apr 2, 2026

People developing people: Treat talent as a system with Ruthmarie Swisher

Ruthmarie Swisher shares why successful companies treat talent as a system, how Progress Software ran an internal AI hackathon and why modern learning means accelerators instead of educational events.
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A man is leading a workshop in a conference room. A group of people is looking at him as he points at the flipchart.
Electives team
 
Apr 21, 2026

Professional development is organizational readiness (not a perk)

Professional development builds organizational readiness for AI, remote work and constant change. Treating it as a perk leaves your organization unprepared.
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A diverse group of people are meeting in a modern conference room. Four are sitting at a conference table discussing while one is writing on the whiteboard.
Electives team
 
May 5, 2026

Belonging requires capability, not just acceptance

Workplace belonging requires capability to contribute, not just acceptance. Learn how to build belonging through competence development, not culture statements alone.
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Electives team
 
May 1, 2026

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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Why is career development important in today’s workplace?
We are looking through a glass conference room wall at a diverse group of people participating in a training around a conference table.
Electives team
Feb 16, 2025

Why is career development important in today’s workplace?

Explore why career development is vital for employee engagement, adaptability, attracting talent, and enhancing organizational capability.
Learning best practices
15 surprisingly fun ways to build stronger connections at work
A diverse team of professionals is walking together, smiling and laughing.
Electives team
Feb 14, 2025

15 surprisingly fun ways to build stronger connections at work

Building connections at work doesn’t have to feel forced or awkward.
Culture + collaboration
How to celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day in a fun + inclusive way
A group of 5 children dressed in business attire are gathered at the end of a conference room table. There is an open computer in front of one kid and the rest are around him. Their facial expressions range from happy to amused.
Electives team
Feb 14, 2025

How to celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day in a fun + inclusive way

Take Your Child to Work Day is happening on April 25, and it is the perfect opportunity to invite the parents of your organization to bring their child(ren) to work for the day.
Culture + collaboration
What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do
A man is sitting outside, next to a pool, working on his laptop.
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.
Leadership + management
Building organizational agility for our changing world
A woman in a white suit is presenting to a group of corporate executives. We are looking over the executives' shoulders.
Electives team
Feb 12, 2025

Building organizational agility for our changing world

Agility starts with a mindset of adaptability, quick decision-making and continuous learning at every level.
Culture + collaboration
7 signs your company has an accountability problem
A young man is smiling off into the distance while holiday his phone in both hands.
Electives team
Feb 11, 2025

7 signs your company has an accountability problem

When people don’t own their work, things fall apart. Deadlines are missed, excuses pile up and everyone starts walking on eggshells.
Culture + collaboration
10 ways AI can help managers get better at giving feedback
Two women are having a feedback conversation in a bright office space.
Electives team
Feb 10, 2025

10 ways AI can help managers get better at giving feedback

Help managers use AI to prep feedback, check tone, reduce bias and follow up responsibly, without losing the human touch.
Innovation + productivity
Celebrating Women's History Month: Empowering voices in the workplace
A woman is smiling down at her tablet in her office.
Electives team
Feb 10, 2025

Celebrating Women's History Month: Empowering voices in the workplace

Women’s History Month offers a unique opportunity to reflect on and reinforce the importance of gender diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Culture + collaboration
What is Smart + Sexy Day?
A smiling woman in glasses is looking at us from an elevated walkway, holding onto the railing.
Electives team
Feb 9, 2025

What is Smart + Sexy Day?

Smart and Sexy Day is a movement toward a more inclusive and equitable society where people are encouraged to be proud of all facets of their identity.
Culture + collaboration
From spreadsheets to strategy: How AI helps managers focus on what matters
A woman in a wheelchair is sitting at a small table with her laptop and coffee, smiling into the distance.
Electives team
Feb 7, 2025

From spreadsheets to strategy: How AI helps managers focus on what matters

AI is a serious time-saver for managers who want to focus less on admin and more on strategy and results.
Innovation + productivity
Training managers to think like founders
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Electives team
Feb 6, 2025

Training managers to think like founders

Ownership, accountability and entrepreneurial thinking characterize a founder's mindset.
Leadership + management
5 examples of bad feedback (and how to fix them)
A man is having a feedback conversation with a member of his team. We are looking over the team member's shoulder at the man's face.
Electives team
Feb 5, 2025

5 examples of bad feedback (and how to fix them)

See 5 examples of bad feedback, why they fail and how managers can make feedback clearer, kinder and more actionable.
Communication skills

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