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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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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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.

All resources

Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers
We are looking down from overhead at a team sitting around a conference table, reviewing data trying to make a decision.
Electives team
Mar 28, 2024

Why decision-making is hard: Unlocking the puzzle for managers

Decision-making is critical, challenging… and daunting. Discover the top 4 reasons why.
Leadership + management
What management skills are needed in business?
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2024

What management skills are needed in business?

Discover the top 10 management skills crucial for success in today's business world.
Leadership + management
What are the benefits of professional development?
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2024

What are the benefits of professional development?

Professional development benefits are diverse, including continuous growth and innovation across an organization.
Learning best practices
Why emotional intelligence is important in the workplace
Two professional women are having a one-on-one meeting. They are sitting on a couch in an common area with plants and a window behind them.
Electives team
Mar 26, 2024

Why emotional intelligence is important in the workplace

Managers with high EQ are adept at recognizing their emotional states and understanding how their emotions influence behavior and impact others.
Leadership + management
How does leadership training improve employee performance?
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Electives team
Mar 26, 2024

How does leadership training improve employee performance?

By investing in the development of leaders within an organization, companies create a ripple effect that touches every level of the workforce.
Leadership + management
How can you help managers be more innovative?
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2024

How can you help managers be more innovative?

Here are 7 practical strategies to help managers unlock their innovative potential and inspire their teams to push boundaries and think differently.
Leadership + management
Does goal setting improve motivation?
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2024

Does goal setting improve motivation?

Goal setting motivates employees by providing direction, enhancing clarity, offering challenges and facilitating feedback.
Leadership + management
Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders
There are four people who are in a meeting. One woman is sitting down at the table along with a man who is also sitting. There is a woman and another man who are standing and engaging with the other two people.
Electives team
Mar 21, 2024

Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders

Ego suspension is a transformative skill focused on setting aside one's needs, opinions and perspectives to truly listen and understand others.
Leadership + management
Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention

Sierra Quiros, Senior Manager of Talent and DEIB Programs at Betterment, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top

Encourage your team to adopt a growth-hacking mindset, leveraging every available resource creatively and efficiently to boost performance.
Innovation + productivity
Accountability is critical for thriving businesses
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Accountability is critical for thriving businesses

Accountability in today’s world is about navigating responsibilities with precision and integrity.
Leadership + management
Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture

Radical candor transforms workplace dynamics, promoting a more engaged and efficient workforce.
Culture + collaboration

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