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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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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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10 core manager skills for today + tomorrow
There are two women standing and talking in an office to each other. One woman is Black and the other woman is white.
Electives team
Apr 15, 2024

10 core manager skills for today + tomorrow

Managers must arm themselves with core skills essential for success now and in the future.
Leadership + management
3 frameworks for receiving feedback
A woman wearing a leopard-print blouse attentively listens to a man during a discussion, exemplifying how she’s following a framework for receiving feedback in a professional setting.
Electives team
Apr 13, 2024

3 frameworks for receiving feedback

Individuals can achieve personal and professional growth by effectively processing and acting on feedback.
Individual contributors
Benefits of continuous learning in the workplace
A woman is at her desk taking notes on her notebook while participating in a virtual training on her laptop.
Electives team
Apr 12, 2024

Benefits of continuous learning in the workplace

Discover 5 reasons why continuous learning helps organizations remain competitive, innovative and prepared for the future.
Learning best practices
What are the characteristics of a learning culture?
A man is standing at a whiteboard leading a training. We are looking over the shoulder of one of the participants.
Electives team
Apr 10, 2024

What are the characteristics of a learning culture?

Embracing these 6 characteristics can transform an organization, making it more resilient and competitive.
Culture + collaboration
Thoughts on the intersection of life + work and why human connection is essential
Electives team
Apr 9, 2024

Thoughts on the intersection of life + work and why human connection is essential

Jennifer Smithwood-Green, L&D, People and Culture expert, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
5 reasons a growth mindset is a competitive advantage
A woman is standing at the front of a meeting room leading a training. We are looking over the shoulders of the participants.
Electives team
Apr 9, 2024

5 reasons a growth mindset is a competitive advantage

Championing a growth mindset is one of the most impactful strategies People leaders can implement to ensure an organization's long-term success.
Culture + collaboration
Recognizing achievements to motivate employees
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Electives team
Apr 8, 2024

Recognizing achievements to motivate employees

Recognizing employees' achievements, big and small, is crucial in driving a high-performance culture within organizations.
Culture + collaboration
What does a high-performance culture look like?
We are looking down at a team working at a conference table with laptops and documents.
Electives team
Apr 8, 2024

What does a high-performance culture look like?

With a framework built on ambition, accountability and achievement, every employee is driven to excel within a high-performance culture.
Culture + collaboration
How to handle emotional employees
Two men sit across from a table talking during a one-on-one meeting. The manager is sitting on the left and is glad he was trained to handle emotional employees before coming to this meeting.
Electives team
Apr 7, 2024

How to handle emotional employees

Dealing with emotionally charged employees can be challenging. This guide helps manage these situations compassionately and professionally.
Leadership + management
Why creative thinking benefits employees at all levels
A group of workers are in an office gathered around a table brainstorming ideas. There are five people in total.
Electives team
Apr 5, 2024

Why creative thinking benefits employees at all levels

Creativity is the spark that ignites innovation, leading to groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions.
Culture + collaboration
8 ways for managers to boost the productivity of their teams
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Electives team
Apr 5, 2024

8 ways for managers to boost the productivity of their teams

Hybrid management and meeting facilitation offer substantial opportunities to enhance team productivity.
Innovation + productivity
How managers can learn to develop their teams
A young manager is writing on a transparent whiteboard as he teaches his team, who is sitting at a conference table behind him. We are looking through the transparent whiteboard at the man and his team.
Electives team
Apr 5, 2024

How managers can learn to develop their teams

Team development requires managers to foster growth, facilitate career development and ensure career progression alignment.
Leadership + management

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