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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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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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“June” in white type on an orange background
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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Why change management is an essential skill for managers
Three people are standing speaking with each other in an office setting. The person in the middle is a woman and she's holding a laptop.
Electives team
Apr 4, 2024

Why change management is an essential skill for managers

Change management is no longer a specialized skill reserved for experts but a critical competency every manager must possess.
Leadership + management
Boosting feedback capabilities for managers
A man is having a feedback session with his female manager. We are looking over the woman's shoulder at the man. They are sitting at a table with coffee and their laptops.
Electives team
Apr 4, 2024

Boosting feedback capabilities for managers

Discover 3 concepts managers should be aware of and 6 skills they need to enhance their feedback capabilities.
Leadership + management
How to help future leaders become good at prioritization
There are a group of people conversing in an office. Three are standing and the other three are sitting at a table.
Electives team
Apr 4, 2024

How to help future leaders become good at prioritization

Future leaders must be capable of evaluating competing priorities with a strategic lens and make choices about what matters most.
Leadership + management
How to help managers build trust with their teams
A diverse team of 5 people are sitting in a circle in a common area around a coffee table.
Electives team
Apr 3, 2024

How to help managers build trust with their teams

For managers, creating a culture of trust and respect requires developing skills to foster relationships and ensure psychological safety.
Leadership + management
Why future leaders need drive
There are three women around a table smiling and looking at a laptop. They're in a meeting.
Electives team
Apr 3, 2024

Why future leaders need drive

Drive fuels purpose for leaders and it infuses their work with meaning.
Leadership + management
Helping future leaders become strong problem-solvers
A group of 3 professionals are looking at a whiteboard with post-it notes, discussing potential solutions to a problem.
Electives team
Apr 2, 2024

Helping future leaders become strong problem-solvers

To become good problem-solvers future leaders should learn problem definition, design thinking and the “jobs to be done” framework.
Leadership + management
How future leaders can learn the power of influence
There are four people sitting around a table in an office while a young woman is standing in front of them pointing to a document on the table and speaking to them.
Electives team
Apr 2, 2024

How future leaders can learn the power of influence

How can leaders harness the power of influence? Learning the art of advocacy, managing up and negotiations can make a big impact.
Leadership + management
How to help future leaders build strong partnerships
A young adult man is standing next to an easel conducting a training on teamwork. There are seven people sitting around a table watching the presentation.
Electives team
Apr 1, 2024

How to help future leaders build strong partnerships

Discover the 6 areas of learning for future leaders who want to create strong partnerships.
Leadership + management
Models to help managers build trust + reduce micromanagement
A diverse team of smiling employees taking a group selfie, reflecting a positive and trusting work environment free from micromanagement.
Electives team
Mar 31, 2024

Models to help managers build trust + reduce micromanagement

When managers trust their team members, they feel confident delegating tasks and giving employees the autonomy to make decisions.
Leadership + management
Strategies for ensuring timely completion of performance reviews
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Electives team
Mar 31, 2024

Strategies for ensuring timely completion of performance reviews

Here's a guide to streamline the process and ensure full participation with minimal oversight.
Learning best practices
Economics for managers: Navigating business + industry trends
A man is reviewing some financial reports at his laptop with his phone in his hand. We can only see the man from the shoulders down.
Electives team
Mar 29, 2024

Economics for managers: Navigating business + industry trends

Managers need a solid grasp of economics to understand the numbers driving their business.
Leadership + management
What professional development opportunities do your employees want?
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Electives team
Mar 29, 2024

What professional development opportunities do your employees want?

Providing training that aligns with your employee’s career aspirations and your business goals can significantly impact your organization's growth and satisfaction.
Learning best practices

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