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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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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Business + learning need to stay human-centered
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Business + learning need to stay human-centered

Mariabrisa, Chief People Officer at Owkin, recently sat down with Jason Lavender, Co-Founder and CEO of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
5 reasons why you should help employees become strong managers
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

5 reasons why you should help employees become strong managers

Strong managers are pivotal in driving innovation, overcoming challenges and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Leadership + management
Cultivating organizational culture: A guide for People leaders
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Cultivating organizational culture: A guide for People leaders

Discover the keys to unlocking employee engagement through a strong culture. Explore actionable insights on organizational culture, leadership and transformative strategies.
Culture + collaboration
How can you improve manager skills across your organization?
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Electives team
Feb 23, 2024

How can you improve manager skills across your organization?

Learn the essential skills for improving manager skills across your organization.
Leadership + management
7 hybrid working tips for immediate + long-term impact
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Electives team
Feb 23, 2024

7 hybrid working tips for immediate + long-term impact

Make your hybrid work environment a success by focusing on strategies that enhance communication, flexibility and employee engagement.
Hybrid + remote work
How to lead through uncertainty
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Electives team
Feb 22, 2024

How to lead through uncertainty

Dive into strategies that can help you foster resilience and adaptability among your teams.
Leadership + management
Does leadership training work?
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Electives team
Feb 21, 2024

Does leadership training work?

Let's delve into the key aspects that influence the success of leadership training and how you optimize your programs for maximum impact.
Leadership + management
5 tips for maximizing employee engagement with learning stipends
A group of professionals are sitting in a classroom-style training environment.
Electives team
Feb 21, 2024

5 tips for maximizing employee engagement with learning stipends

Learning stipends are a fantastic resource, but they're only effective if your employees use them.
Learning best practices
How to make your weekly one-on-one meetings more effective
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Electives team
Feb 20, 2024

How to make your weekly one-on-one meetings more effective

Include these five components to enhance the productivity and impact of your weekly one-on-one meetings.
Leadership + management
How to make your quarterly one-on-one meetings more effective
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Electives team
Feb 20, 2024

How to make your quarterly one-on-one meetings more effective

Include these five components to enhance the productivity and impact of your quarterly one-on-one meetings.
Leadership + management
How can you make your one-on-one meetings more effective?
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Electives team
Feb 20, 2024

How can you make your one-on-one meetings more effective?

Download our one-on-one meeting agenda templates and discover the critical skills to make one-on-one meetings more effective.
Leadership + management
Is it ever too late for manager training?
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Electives team
Feb 20, 2024

Is it ever too late for manager training?

The idea that there might be a "right" or "wrong" time for manager training is a misconception.
Leadership + management

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