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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
 
Apr 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in May

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

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Electives instructor featured in The Atlantic
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Electives team
Mar 13, 2023

Electives instructor featured in The Atlantic

Wendy Shanker shares her experiences writing Oscar acceptance speeches.
In the news + press releases
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
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
Enhancing wellbeing in the workplace
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Electives team
Nov 18, 2022

Enhancing wellbeing in the workplace

Wellbeing is good for business. And that’s just one of the many reasons the wellbeing of employees in the workplace should be high on every company’s agenda.
Culture + collaboration

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