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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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
 
Jul 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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What are the characteristics of a learning culture?
A man is standing at a whiteboard leading a training. We are looking over the shoulder of one of the participants.
Electives team
Apr 10, 2024

What are the characteristics of a learning culture?

Embracing these 6 characteristics can transform an organization, making it more resilient and competitive.
Culture + collaboration
Thoughts on the intersection of life + work and why human connection is essential
Electives team
Apr 9, 2024

Thoughts on the intersection of life + work and why human connection is essential

Jennifer Smithwood-Green, L&D, People and Culture expert, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
5 reasons a growth mindset is a competitive advantage
A woman is standing at the front of a meeting room leading a training. We are looking over the shoulders of the participants.
Electives team
Apr 9, 2024

5 reasons a growth mindset is a competitive advantage

Championing a growth mindset is one of the most impactful strategies People leaders can implement to ensure an organization's long-term success.
Culture + collaboration
Recognizing achievements to motivate employees
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Electives team
Apr 8, 2024

Recognizing achievements to motivate employees

Recognizing employees' achievements, big and small, is crucial in driving a high-performance culture within organizations.
Culture + collaboration
What does a high-performance culture look like?
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Electives team
Apr 8, 2024

What does a high-performance culture look like?

With a framework built on ambition, accountability and achievement, every employee is driven to excel within a high-performance culture.
Culture + collaboration
How to handle emotional employees
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Electives team
Apr 7, 2024

How to handle emotional employees

Dealing with emotionally charged employees can be challenging. This guide helps manage these situations compassionately and professionally.
Leadership + management
Why creative thinking benefits employees at all levels
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Electives team
Apr 5, 2024

Why creative thinking benefits employees at all levels

Creativity is the spark that ignites innovation, leading to groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions.
Culture + collaboration
8 ways for managers to boost the productivity of their teams
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Electives team
Apr 5, 2024

8 ways for managers to boost the productivity of their teams

Hybrid management and meeting facilitation offer substantial opportunities to enhance team productivity.
Innovation + productivity
How managers can learn to develop their teams
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Electives team
Apr 5, 2024

How managers can learn to develop their teams

Team development requires managers to foster growth, facilitate career development and ensure career progression alignment.
Leadership + management
Why change management is an essential skill for managers
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Electives team
Apr 4, 2024

Why change management is an essential skill for managers

Change management is no longer a specialized skill reserved for experts but a critical competency every manager must possess.
Leadership + management
Boosting feedback capabilities for managers
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Electives team
Apr 4, 2024

Boosting feedback capabilities for managers

Discover 3 concepts managers should be aware of and 6 skills they need to enhance their feedback capabilities.
Leadership + management
How to help future leaders become good at prioritization
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Electives team
Apr 4, 2024

How to help future leaders become good at prioritization

Future leaders must be capable of evaluating competing priorities with a strategic lens and make choices about what matters most.
Leadership + management

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