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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.

All resources

How to measure manager performance
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2024

How to measure manager performance

Discover 4 of the most critical manager KPIs and 6 effective strategies for evaluating manager performance.
Leadership + management
Why is manager training important?
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Electives team
Mar 15, 2024

Why is manager training important?

Manager training has an influence that extends well past the individuals going through the training.
Leadership + management
Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth
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Electives team
Mar 15, 2024

Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth

Constructive feedback is a cornerstone of employee growth, engagement and company success. Share these 4 examples of constructive feedback.
Communication skills
Who are the best manager trainers?
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Electives team
Mar 14, 2024

Who are the best manager trainers?

Exceptional manager trainers engage and motivate managers, transforming training sessions into interactive learning experiences with lasting impact.
Leadership + management
You can never replace human interaction
Electives team
Mar 13, 2024

You can never replace human interaction

Jordan Stallings, Managing Partner at Pear NYC, sat down for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Talent management vs. performance management: Understanding the key differences
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2024

Talent management vs. performance management: Understanding the key differences

While both talent management and performance are crucial for the growth and success of a company, they serve distinct purposes.
Leadership + management
What drives a high-performance culture?
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Electives team
Mar 11, 2024

What drives a high-performance culture?

Creating a high-performance culture is necessary for companies aiming to stay competitive and innovative.
Culture + collaboration
How to improve meeting facilitation
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Electives team
Mar 11, 2024

How to improve meeting facilitation

Mastering meeting facilitation skills is crucial for managers aiming to drive productivity, foster collaboration and ensure meaningful engagement.
Learning best practices
What are good communication skills courses?
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Electives team
Mar 8, 2024

What are good communication skills courses?

These are the 6 types of communication skills courses your employees need.
Communication skills
How can you train your managers to be leaders?
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Electives team
Mar 8, 2024

How can you train your managers to be leaders?

The answer lies in a strategic approach to manager training and leadership development, emphasizing live learning and engaging instructors.
Leadership + management
What are goal setting skills?
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Electives team
Mar 7, 2024

What are goal setting skills?

Goal setting skills ensure that goals are set, realistic, achievable and aligned with broader career aspirations or organizational objectives.
Leadership + management
What helps create career growth?
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2024

What helps create career growth?

Career growth is a cornerstone of employee satisfaction and organizational success. Let's explore five strategies that can significantly impact career growth.
Individual contributors

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