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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

Featured resources

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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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How to help managers build trust with their teams
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Electives team
Apr 3, 2024

How to help managers build trust with their teams

For managers, creating a culture of trust and respect requires developing skills to foster relationships and ensure psychological safety.
Leadership + management
Why future leaders need drive
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Electives team
Apr 3, 2024

Why future leaders need drive

Drive fuels purpose for leaders and it infuses their work with meaning.
Leadership + management
Helping future leaders become strong problem-solvers
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Electives team
Apr 2, 2024

Helping future leaders become strong problem-solvers

To become good problem-solvers future leaders should learn problem definition, design thinking and the “jobs to be done” framework.
Leadership + management
How future leaders can learn the power of influence
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Electives team
Apr 2, 2024

How future leaders can learn the power of influence

How can leaders harness the power of influence? Learning the art of advocacy, managing up and negotiations can make a big impact.
Leadership + management
How to help future leaders build strong partnerships
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Electives team
Apr 1, 2024

How to help future leaders build strong partnerships

Discover the 6 areas of learning for future leaders who want to create strong partnerships.
Leadership + management
Models to help managers build trust + reduce micromanagement
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Electives team
Mar 31, 2024

Models to help managers build trust + reduce micromanagement

When managers trust their team members, they feel confident delegating tasks and giving employees the autonomy to make decisions.
Leadership + management
Strategies for ensuring timely completion of performance reviews
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Electives team
Mar 31, 2024

Strategies for ensuring timely completion of performance reviews

Here's a guide to streamline the process and ensure full participation with minimal oversight.
Learning best practices
Economics for managers: Navigating business + industry trends
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Electives team
Mar 29, 2024

Economics for managers: Navigating business + industry trends

Managers need a solid grasp of economics to understand the numbers driving their business.
Leadership + management
What professional development opportunities do your employees want?
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Electives team
Mar 29, 2024

What professional development opportunities do your employees want?

Providing training that aligns with your employee’s career aspirations and your business goals can significantly impact your organization's growth and satisfaction.
Learning best practices
Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers
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Electives team
Mar 28, 2024

Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers

Decision-making is critical, challenging… and daunting. Discover the top 4 reasons why.
Leadership + management
What management skills are needed in business?
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2024

What management skills are needed in business?

Discover the top 10 management skills crucial for success in today's business world.
Leadership + management
What are the benefits of professional development?
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2024

What are the benefits of professional development?

Professional development benefits are diverse, including continuous growth and innovation across an organization.
Learning best practices

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