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Electives team
 
Jul 16, 2025

How managers drive cultural change

Want to change your culture? Start with how your managers run meetings, give feedback and support careers.
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Jun 5, 2025

AI skills that drive innovation, not just automation

With AI Appreciation Day coming up, it’s time to build AI skills into your programs—so employees use AI to drive innovation and business value, not just automate tasks.
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Jul 25, 2024

Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends

Learning stipends can transform careers and drive organizational success. Yet, many employees fail to take advantage of these opportunities.
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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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Aug 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in September

We’ve curated a list of holidays for September to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our annual holiday calendar.

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7 ways to help your work team avoid burnout
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Electives team
Mar 7, 2023

7 ways to help your work team avoid burnout

Reducing burnout across an organization starts by recognizing the symptoms of burnout so you can help those in need.
Culture + collaboration
10 ways to help your remote team communicate better
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2023

10 ways to help your remote team communicate better

Strong communication skills throughout remote teams are critical to creating success. Here are 10 ways to help your team build better communication.
Leadership + management
Electives, Inc. significantly expands instructor community
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Electives team
Feb 16, 2023

Electives, Inc. significantly expands instructor community

Electives uses a stringent process to source, vet and curate traditional & nontraditional instructors that deliver unforgettable learning experiences.
In the news + press releases
Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast
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Electives team
Feb 6, 2023

Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast

Join Electives co-founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast as he talks about why "the best idea wins" and so much more.
In the news + press releases
Jason Lavender, Electives Co-Founder + CEO in CBNation
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Electives team
Feb 1, 2023

Jason Lavender, Electives Co-Founder + CEO in CBNation

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, was recently included in a CBNation article titled, "30 entrepreneurs share their takeaways from 2022."
In the news + press releases
Electives, Inc. doubles its live learning library to include more than 450 classes
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Electives team
Jan 26, 2023

Electives, Inc. doubles its live learning library to include more than 450 classes

Electives is the first enterprise live learning platform connecting the world’s experts with people-centric companies to deliver unforgettable learning experiences
In the news + press releases
4 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees
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Electives team
Jan 25, 2023

4 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees

Stress Awareness Month (celebrated in April) presents a great opportunity for employers to address any factors that may be causing unnecessary stress for employees.
Culture + collaboration
More fun = More creativity
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Electives team
Jan 25, 2023

More fun = More creativity

According to Andy Aylesworth, Electives instructor and Bentley University professor, having fun is the secret to success… or at least the secret to being more creative.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder + CEO Jason Lavender on Becoming a Modern Masterpiece
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Electives team
Jan 11, 2023

Electives Co-Founder + CEO Jason Lavender on Becoming a Modern Masterpiece

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, was recently interviewed by Authority Magazine reporter Karen Mangia on strategies to shape yourself into a modern masterpiece.
In the news + press releases
10 ways to help your team get better at project management
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Electives team
Jan 10, 2023

10 ways to help your team get better at project management

Project management is a skill that can be mastered by anyone who's willing to put in the time and effort necessary to become good at it. Here are 10 tips to help improve your team’s project management skills.
Leadership + management
Electives instructor featured at AAM Annual Meeting & Museum Expo
Electives instructor Gregg Deal delivered the keynote speech at the 2023 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo.
Electives team
Jan 4, 2023

Electives instructor featured at AAM Annual Meeting & Museum Expo

Electives instructor Gregg Deal delivered the keynote speech at the 2023 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo.
In the news + press releases
Implicit bias: What is it and how can you address it at work?
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Electives team
Dec 15, 2022

Implicit bias: What is it and how can you address it at work?

Implicit bias is a big topic in business today. But what is implicit bias? How common is it? And what can you (or should you) do about it?
Culture + collaboration

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