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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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Essential skills for effective managers
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Electives team
Feb 6, 2024

Essential skills for effective managers

Manager skills are critical in navigating the complexities of today's workplace, where the ability to adapt and excel in various areas is paramount.
Leadership + management
Can leadership skills be taught?
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Electives team
Feb 5, 2024

Can leadership skills be taught?

Leadership, often perceived as an innate trait, is actually a complex set of skills that can, indeed, be taught and cultivated.
Leadership + management
How to design a lunch & learn on effective communication
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Electives team
Feb 3, 2024

How to design a lunch & learn on effective communication

Here's a structured approach to creating a fun, memorable and impactful session on effective communication.
Culture + collaboration
What is a high-performance culture?
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Electives team
Feb 2, 2024

What is a high-performance culture?

Explore the intricacies of a high-performing culture, detailing the key elements, the essential benefits and the challenges that leaders may face in cultivating this environment.
Culture + collaboration
Electives listed as a top Boston startup company in Best Startup
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Electives team
Jan 31, 2024

Electives listed as a top Boston startup company in Best Startup

[For the startups on this list], their scaling growth and innovation make them outstanding amongst others, hereby, making them brilliant representations of startup culture in Boston.
In the news + press releases
Real talk on People leadership of today
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Electives team
Jan 31, 2024

Real talk on People leadership of today

Alexandre Seiler shares insights in our People Developing People interview
People leader interviews
What is team building at work?
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Electives team
Jan 30, 2024

What is team building at work?

Enhance workplace productivity with effective team building strategies. Foster unity, boost morale and improve communication through workshops, games and collaborative projects. Invest in consistent team building for a positive work culture.
Culture + collaboration
Is DEI training effective in organizations?
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Electives team
Jan 29, 2024

Is DEI training effective in organizations?

Elevate workplace culture with effective diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training. Learn how to measure success, foster inclusivity and overcome challenges for a dynamic and equitable organizational culture.
Culture + collaboration
What are today’s L&D needs in the workplace?
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Electives team
Jan 26, 2024

What are today’s L&D needs in the workplace?

From identifying needs to implementing tailored training, foster continuous learning and growth, elevate your organization with these modern Learning and Development (L&D) strategies.
Learning best practices
What does professional development mean in today's workplace?
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Electives team
Jan 24, 2024

What does professional development mean in today's workplace?

Hint: It’s not just getting certifications or attending workshops and conferences.
Learning best practices
Boosting organizational performance with training + development
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Electives team
Jan 23, 2024

Boosting organizational performance with training + development

The power of training in elevating organizational performance
Learning best practices
Communication skills training: A guide for modern teams
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Electives team
Jan 22, 2024

Communication skills training: A guide for modern teams

Why communication skills training is vital for today's workforce
Communication skills

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