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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

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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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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“June” in white type on an orange background
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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Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender on the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast
Electives team
Jul 25, 2024

Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender on the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast

Jason shares his journey into corporate training and how his company Electives is making training easier, engaging and more accessible.
In the news + press releases
Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends
A young man is using his learning and development stipend.
Electives team
Jul 25, 2024

Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends

Learning stipends can transform careers and drive organizational success. Yet, many employees fail to take advantage of these opportunities.
Learning best practices
Building a leadership enablement program for emerging + mid-level leaders
A woman is standing at the front of a conference table where diverse aspiring leaders are listening to her present.
Electives team
Jul 24, 2024

Building a leadership enablement program for emerging + mid-level leaders

Designing a leadership enablement program involves a strategic blend of foundational skills, advanced topics and organization-specific competencies.
Leadership + management
8 ways to include remote employees in hybrid events
An in-office team is waving at remote workers who are video-ing into their event.
Electives team
Jul 23, 2024

8 ways to include remote employees in hybrid events

Here are some top strategies to ensure remote employees feel included in your hybrid events.
Hybrid + remote work
44 icebreakers to connect teams in virtual meetings
A young man is introducing himself on a virtual meeting.
Electives team
Jul 22, 2024

44 icebreakers to connect teams in virtual meetings

Starting virtual meetings with an engaging icebreaker can help build a sense of connection and foster a positive team culture.
Hybrid + remote work
10 ways to make your all-hands meetings more engaging
We're looking over someone's shoulder at a virtual all-hands meeting on their laptop.
Electives team
Jul 19, 2024

10 ways to make your all-hands meetings more engaging

Engaging a team during an all-hands meeting can be challenging. But it’s rewarding when done right.
Culture + collaboration
Framework for approving professional development requests
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Electives team
Jul 18, 2024

Framework for approving professional development requests

Clear guiding principles and criteria help organizations make consistent and transparent decisions about professional development investments.
Learning best practices
10 smart ways to get your full 2025 budget approved by the C-Suite
We're looking down at a group of people reviewing budgets at a conference table.
Electives team
Jul 17, 2024

10 smart ways to get your full 2025 budget approved by the C-Suite

You can't afford to have essential programs cut. With the right strategies, you can make a compelling case that ensures your 2025 budget gets the green light.
Learning best practices
How to create an employee engagement survey that works
We're looking at the hands of two people reviewing engagement survey data on a table.
Electives team
Jul 16, 2024

How to create an employee engagement survey that works

An employee engagement survey should gather valuable insights into various aspects of the workplace.
Culture + collaboration
10 Olympics-inspired activities to connect your teams
A group of people are sitting in a team building. There is a woman in the forefront with her hand over her mouth, laughing.
Electives team
Jul 15, 2024

10 Olympics-inspired activities to connect your teams

Ideas to foster collaboration, trust, engagement, productivity and inclusivity.
Culture + collaboration
Effective company-wide communication: Guidelines for email, Slack, Zoom + more
A young woman is talking to someone virtually on her laptop.
Electives team
Jul 12, 2024

Effective company-wide communication: Guidelines for email, Slack, Zoom + more

Knowing when to use each tool is essential to keeping your team productive and in sync.
Communication skills
10 steps to create a culture of continuous improvement
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Electives team
Jul 11, 2024

10 steps to create a culture of continuous improvement

Continuous improvement is vital for organizational success because it drives innovation, enhances productivity and ensures competitiveness.
Culture + collaboration

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