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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Future-proof your team.

Resources for People leaders responsible for corporate training in the AI era.

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A happy team of people are experimenting with AI in their office on their laptops.
Electives team
 
Oct 23, 2024

3 ways to help employees overcome the fear of experimenting with AI

Fear of making mistakes, lack of familiarity and concerns about job displacement can make experimenting with AI daunting.
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A man is standing in the front of a conference room pointing at a flip chart. Four colleagues are seated around a conference table listening.
Electives team
 
Oct 30, 2024

How leaders encourage or discourage innovation

Leadership actions shape the team's culture and the company. This influence is magnified as companies face rapid AI transformation.
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Electives team
 
Nov 13, 2024

The 7 most overlooked management skills

While strategic planning and team oversight get plenty of attention, other essential skills often fly under the radar. Here are 7 overlooked management skills.
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A diverse group of four young office workers are sitting around a conference table talking. There is a whiteboard and post it notes behind them.
Electives team
 
Oct 24, 2024

Launching a manager enablement program

Designing an effective manager enablement program requires thoughtful planning to ensure alignment with business goals and manager needs.
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Electives team
 
Nov 1, 2024

DEI holidays to celebrate in December

Month-long celebrations in December, DEI holidays in December and our DEI holiday calendar download.

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The joys of learning together
a diverse group of people are participating in professional development program
Electives team
Aug 5, 2024

The joys of learning together

Sharing knowledge and experiences enriches individuals and organizations, creating a culture of growth and collaboration.
Learning best practices
What is scenario planning?
A mand and a woman are standing in front of a flipchart doing some scenario planning.
Electives team
Aug 2, 2024

What is scenario planning?

Since the pandemic, new terms have continuously emerged to describe employee behavior and attitude shifts.
Leadership + management
What is a SOON funnel?
An Asian man with glasses is smiling at the camera while sitting at a cafe table holding a tablet.
Electives team
Aug 1, 2024

What is a SOON funnel?

The SOON funnel is a planning framework. SOON stands for success, obstacles, options and next steps.
Leadership + management
Step-by-step guide to developing a People team budget (that gets approved)
A diverse team of 4 people are reviewing their People team budget
Electives team
Jul 31, 2024

Step-by-step guide to developing a People team budget (that gets approved)

Follow these steps to build a budget that supports your People initiatives and enhances overall company performance.
Learning best practices
Understanding company ethos
A group of diverse people are laughing and smiling around a laptop on a conference table.
Electives team
Jul 30, 2024

Understanding company ethos

Company ethos encompasses the values, beliefs and principles that drive the organization’s culture and decision-making.
Culture + collaboration
Top 10 ways to spend a learning stipend
We are looking at a woman's hands as she makes notes on post-its at her desk.
Electives team
Jul 29, 2024

Top 10 ways to spend a learning stipend

Here are some of the best ways to make the most of a learning stipend.
Individual contributors
Understanding workforce trends: Prioritizing people over buzzwords
Two women are analyzing workforce trends on a tablet. They are standing in an office.
Electives team
Jul 26, 2024

Understanding workforce trends: Prioritizing people over buzzwords

Since the pandemic, new terms have continuously emerged to describe employee behavior and attitude shifts.
Culture + collaboration
Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends
A young man is using his learning and development stipend.
Electives team
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.
Learning best practices
Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender on the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast
Electives team
Jul 25, 2024

Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender on the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast

Jason shares his journey into corporate training and how his company Electives is making training easier, engaging and more accessible.
In the news + press releases
Building a leadership enablement program for emerging + mid-level leaders
A woman is standing at the front of a conference table where diverse aspiring leaders are listening to her present.
Electives team
Jul 24, 2024

Building a leadership enablement program for emerging + mid-level leaders

Designing a leadership enablement program involves a strategic blend of foundational skills, advanced topics and organization-specific competencies.
Leadership + management
8 ways to include remote employees in hybrid events
An in-office team is waving at remote workers who are video-ing into their event.
Electives team
Jul 23, 2024

8 ways to include remote employees in hybrid events

Here are some top strategies to ensure remote employees feel included in your hybrid events.
Hybrid + remote work
44 icebreakers to connect teams in virtual meetings
A young man is introducing himself on a virtual meeting.
Electives team
Jul 22, 2024

44 icebreakers to connect teams in virtual meetings

Starting virtual meetings with an engaging icebreaker can help build a sense of connection and foster a positive team culture.
Hybrid + remote work

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