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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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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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Announcing a small-budget L&D program to employees
A confident professional with blue hair and glasses presents in front of a screen displaying the Electives logo. This image reflects the enthusiasm and engagement encouraged in the blog post about launching a small-budget L&D program. The presenter's demeanor emphasizes the importance of leadership and manager involvement in promoting and participating in learning opportunities within the organization.
Electives team
May 26, 2024

Announcing a small-budget L&D program to employees

Launching an L&D on a tight budget can still make a splash. With the right strategies, you can engage and excite employees.
Learning best practices
What are the signs of a good hybrid culture?
A group of employees are sitting around a conference table with another colleague on the TV via video chat.
Electives team
May 24, 2024

What are the signs of a good hybrid culture?

Here are 10 key signs that an organization has fostered a healthy hybrid work culture.
Culture + collaboration
Helping managers enhance delegation skills + team productivity
Electives team
May 22, 2024

Helping managers enhance delegation skills + team productivity

Practical strategies for helping managers enhance delegation skills and foster a productive, motivated and empowered workforce.
Leadership + management
Training needs assessment survey template
A man's finger is pointing at a screen that reads "Survey".
Electives team
May 21, 2024

Training needs assessment survey template

A training needs assessment survey ensures that training aligns with employee interests and business goals.
Learning best practices
6 ways to help your employees overcome imposter syndrome
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Electives team
May 20, 2024

6 ways to help your employees overcome imposter syndrome

You can create a supportive environment that empowers your employees to overcome imposter syndrome and reach their full potential.
Leadership + management
Does emotional intelligence increase with age?
We are looking down at a woman sitting in a desk chair, typing on a laptop. We can only see her from the neck down.
Electives team
May 17, 2024

Does emotional intelligence increase with age?

Research published by the National Library of Medicine suggests a positive correlation between age and emotional intelligence.
Leadership + management
Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing
There are five employees in a conference room having a meeting at table.
Electives team
May 16, 2024

Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing

Hustle culture is proving unsustainable and detrimental to both individuals and organizations.
Culture + collaboration
Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI
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Electives team
May 15, 2024

Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI

Tricia Hollyer, Chief People Officer at MineSense Technologies, recently sat down for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage
A group of employees in an office sitting around a table at a laptop, laughing and smiling.
Electives team
May 14, 2024

Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage

Businesses can cultivate a proactive and resilient workforce by embracing every experience as a learning catalyst.
Learning best practices
Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning
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Electives team
May 13, 2024

Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning

Live, personalized learning experiences are the best way to meet the career and personal development needs of today’s employees.
Learning best practices
What is a corporate trainer?
A woman who is a corporate trainer is leading a training inside of a conference room in an office setting. There are four people in the training.
Electives team
May 10, 2024

What is a corporate trainer?

Not every individual claiming to be one is capable of providing effective and enjoyable training.
Learning best practices
The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most
A woman is standing in front of a seated circle of employees leading a meeting.
Monica Noll
May 9, 2024

The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most

These are the competencies that will help a manager lead their team to accomplish their shared goal.
Leadership + management

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