Skip navigation
Login

Request demo

Request demo

ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

Featured resources

Text Link
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).
Text Link
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.
Text Link
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.
Text Link
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.
Text Link
“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.

All resources

Electives instructor featured in Reader’s Digest
A blue gradient background with Ruth Rathblott's picture in the middle and the Reader's Digest logo above her picture.
Mar 15, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Reader’s Digest

Electives instructor Ruth Rathblott shares her journey of overcoming societal stigma.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in The Atlantic
"Electives in the news" at the top in black font and "Wendy Shanker" at the bottom in black font. An image of Wendy and The Atlantic logo is between them. The background is a blue gradient.
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
A person looking at their computer screen, which is filled with 9 Zoom boxes. We see the person's hands and right arm. They are holding a pen with both hands.
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
Electives "E" icon in top left corner. "Press release. Electives, Inc. significantly expands instructor community" in white type. Background is a gradient of orange to purple. Below the text is "150+" that is made with images of Electives instructors.
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
"Electives in the news:" in dark gray font on sky-blue background. Below that is an image of the "Zero Hiccup Talks" podcast episode titled "Transform your tech teams" when Krikor Dzeronia was a guest.
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
Electives "E" icon in upper left corner. Centered: "As seen in..." then the CBNation 4-color logo then "30 entrepreneurs share their takeaways from 2022." The font is white. The background is a purple to orange gradient.
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
Electives “E” icon and “Electives news” in white on an orange background
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
A group of 3 colleagues are engaging in a common area and clearly having fun.
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
"Electives in the news" at the top in white font and "Authority Magazine" at the bottom in white font. The Authority Magazine logo is between them in white. The background is a blue gradient.
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
A team in a conference room working together.
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?
A close up picture of 2 people (a man and a woman) engaged in a conversation at work. We see only their hands and parts of their upper body. The man is holding a piece of paper and the woman is holding a pen.
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

Request a demo.