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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.

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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
Electives, Inc. lands coveted spot on EdTech 200 list
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Electives team
Oct 26, 2022

Electives, Inc. lands coveted spot on EdTech 200 list

Electives announced its inclusion within the HolonIQ 2022 North American EdTech 200 list of most promising startups.
In the news + press releases
Relativity partners with Electives to create customized learning program
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Electives team
Sep 12, 2022

Relativity partners with Electives to create customized learning program

A topic like family can be difficult to discuss in the workplace. But, when Relativity asked employees what topics they wanted to learn, modern family dynamics – including adoption, interracial dynamics, LGBTQ/same-sex adoption – topped the list.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder + CEO Jason Lavender on Category Visionaries podcast
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Electives team
Aug 25, 2022

Electives Co-Founder + CEO Jason Lavender on Category Visionaries podcast

Join Jason Lavender, Co-Founder & CEO of Electives, as he talks about his entrepreneurial journey on the Category Visionaries podcast.
In the news + press releases
Why diversity of voices matters
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Electives team
Jul 22, 2022

Why diversity of voices matters

Diverse voices in your company can allow your business to grow in a number of ways. Here are five examples.
Culture + collaboration
How to make the business case for mental health education at work
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Ryan
Jul 20, 2022

How to make the business case for mental health education at work

When you are making a business case to leaders, they often need numbers - not the warm fluffy feel good stories and gut feelings. They need facts and tangible data.
Culture + collaboration
Zynga partners with Electives to empower ZERG leaders with learning options
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Electives team
Jul 15, 2022

Zynga partners with Electives to empower ZERG leaders with learning options

ZERG participants expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the valuable experiences provided.
Culture + collaboration
ChaiOne partners with Electives to offer monthly learning as employee benefit
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Electives team
Jul 8, 2022

ChaiOne partners with Electives to offer monthly learning as employee benefit

Participants were impressed with the program and expressed their enjoyment of specific content, such as the "withdrawals and deposits" section, which taught them the importance of setting boundaries and expectations.
Culture + collaboration
Clari partners with Electives to deliver practical manager training for new managers
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Electives team
Jul 1, 2022

Clari partners with Electives to deliver practical manager training for new managers

Participants of the program found it to be highly effective and practical. They praised the instructors and content, which they found to be well-paced and immediately applicable.
Leadership + management
Electives Co-Founder + CEO on the Systematic Leader Podcast
Electives team
Jun 23, 2022

Electives Co-Founder + CEO on the Systematic Leader Podcast

Jason joins host Karl Staib to discuss the importance of celebrating failure.
In the news + press releases
Electives selected as top leadership training course
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Electives team
Jun 14, 2022

Electives selected as top leadership training course

Startup Boston recently named Electives a top leadership training program.
In the news + press releases
9 alcohol-free ideas for team bonding
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Electives team
May 17, 2022

9 alcohol-free ideas for team bonding

Most employees crave connection and camaraderie, especially after a full day of sitting in front of screens. Here are 9 alcohol-free ways to build trust in your teams.
Culture + collaboration

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