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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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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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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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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Ideas to celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day
A diverse group of employees is standing at a common work area, laughing and smiling.
Electives team
Feb 5, 2025

Ideas to celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day

Learn how and why National Employee Appreciation Day presents a unique opportunity for people leaders and HR professionals.
Culture + collaboration
10 hidden skills your employees have (and how to unlock them)
A woman is working on her laptop at a standing desk.
Electives team
Feb 4, 2025

10 hidden skills your employees have (and how to unlock them)

Hidden skills can add surprising value to your organization — but only if you know how to uncover and nurture them.
Individual contributors
How leaders can help employees get comfortable with AI
A leader is standing with his team around a table looking at a laptop, teaching them how to use AI.
Electives team
Feb 3, 2025

How leaders can help employees get comfortable with AI

When people stop being scared of AI, they start seeing what it can do for them — and that’s where the real progress happens.
Leadership + management
Balancing urgency + importance: Using the Eisenhower Matrix
A young woman wearing glasses is working outside a cafe. She has one hand on her laptop and another writing in a notebook as she prioritizes her work
Electives team
Jan 31, 2025

Balancing urgency + importance: Using the Eisenhower Matrix

The pull of immediate demands makes balancing urgency and importance difficult.
Leadership + management
How to create an AI-proficient workforce
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Electives team
Jan 30, 2025

How to create an AI-proficient workforce

Building an AI-proficient workforce can feel overwhelming. The key? Create an environment that encourages experimentation and collaboration.
Innovation + productivity
8 ways to help your employees set their own boundaries
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Electives team
Jan 29, 2025

8 ways to help your employees set their own boundaries

Helping employees set boundaries promotes a healthy work/life balance and supports long-term success.
Culture + collaboration
Build an agile culture: The foundation of adaptability
A diverse team of four people are looking at and working on a whiteboard, doing agile planning.
Electives team
Jan 28, 2025

Build an agile culture: The foundation of adaptability

Building an agile culture helps organizations respond effectively, adapt to challenges and position themselves for future success.
Culture + collaboration
Driving business growth through learning
Electives team
Jan 27, 2025

Driving business growth through learning

Jennifer Westropp talks about the importance of giving people space and opportunity.
People leader interviews
5 steps to create an AI-savvy workforce
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Electives team
Jan 27, 2025

5 steps to create an AI-savvy workforce

Here's how to take your team from curiosity to capability in using AI.
Innovation + productivity
How to use the SBI feedback framework
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Electives team
Jan 24, 2025

How to use the SBI feedback framework

Here’s a step-by-step plan to help your team thrive while preparing for the future.
Communication skills
8 ways to shift your team from busyness to effectiveness
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Electives team
Jan 23, 2025

8 ways to shift your team from busyness to effectiveness

The goal is to transition from "doing more" to "achieving more of what matters."
Innovation + productivity
7 best goal-setting frameworks for managers
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Electives team
Jan 22, 2025

7 best goal-setting frameworks for managers

Share these goal-setting frameworks with your managers to help them lead effectively and support their teams' successes.
Leadership + management

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