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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Feb 17, 2026

Why trust is the engine behind every successful AI rollout

Only 20-31% of employees trust leadership. When trust is low, AI adoption stalls. Learn why trust is a capability issue and how to build it into your rollout strategy.
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Electives team
 
Mar 3, 2026

People developing people: Why great mentors bring you in the room with Clari’s Kristina Olney

Kristina Olney shares why HR needs a seat at the table, why training managers before they become managers changes everything and what she learned from an incredible CPO.
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Electives team
 
Jan 20, 2026

What makes manager training different from leadership training

Manager training and leadership training aren't the same thing. Learn the key differences, what each role needs to learn and how to build development programs that actually work.
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Electives team
 
Feb 3, 2026

How to design "third place" learning for connection & belonging

Workplace loneliness costs $4K per employee annually. Learn how to design live, cohort-based learning as "third place" architecture that builds connection, belonging and performance.
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Electives team
 
Feb 27, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in April

A curated catalog of April workplace holidays, including month-long celebrations and a link to our holiday calendar.

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What is manager training + why do your managers need it?
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Electives team
Jan 12, 2024

What is manager training + why do your managers need it?

Explore the significance of manager training for organizational success and fostering a cohesive workplace culture. Learn how structured programs enhance leadership, communication, conflict resolution and adaptability.
Leadership + management
Why is leadership training important?
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Electives team
Jan 10, 2024

Why is leadership training important?

​​Learn how leadership training enhances employee engagement, boosts retention, improves productivity and fosters a positive company culture.
Leadership + management
Putting people development into the DNA of a company
Electives team
Jan 9, 2024

Putting people development into the DNA of a company

Dr. Vijay Pendakur shares insights in our People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Empowering a future-ready workforce
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Electives team
Jan 3, 2024

Empowering a future-ready workforce

Discover critical strategies to prioritize training, bridge skill gaps and build a resilient, future-ready team of leaders.
Leadership + management
Workplace holiday calendar and celebration listings
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Electives team
Jan 1, 2024

Workplace holiday calendar and celebration listings

Celebrate diversity and foster awareness with our comprehensive workplace holiday resources for HR + people leaders. Plus download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
The power of live learning for employee growth
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Electives team
Dec 26, 2023

The power of live learning for employee growth

Empower your team with these impactful live learning strategies to overcome challenges, foster engagement and elevate workplace skills.
Learning best practices
The essential qualities your managers need for success
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Electives team
Dec 22, 2023

The essential qualities your managers need for success

Explore the key qualities of good managers, from asking for help to emotional intelligence.
Leadership + management
Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork
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Electives team
Dec 20, 2023

Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork

Discover the 5 action steps you can take to create or enhance real-time feedback in your organization.
Innovation + productivity
Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog
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Electives team
Dec 19, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog

Darlene Marshall is an expert at the intersection of lifestyle, wellness and wellbeing.
In the news + press releases
How to create L&D alignment across an organization
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Electives team
Dec 18, 2023

How to create L&D alignment across an organization

Thoughts on learning synergy at the organization, team and individual levels
Learning best practices
Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show
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Electives team
Dec 8, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show

Lorraine K. Lee shares her expertise to help entrepreneurs manage virtual teams.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal
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Electives team
Dec 4, 2023

Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal

Electives instructor and Panera chairman was featured in Boston Business Journal.
In the news + press releases

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