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When it comes to learning, there's always room to get just a little bit better. Use the toolkits, templates, and calendars here to help take your training initiatives to the next level.
2025 Training Calendars
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2025 Course of the Month Calendar
Keep your team motivated with fresh learning opportunities! The 2025 Course of the Month Calendar provides monthly highlights of must-take courses, aligning with key themes and events to keep personal … Improve your L&D program

2025 DEI Holidays and Observances Course Calendar
Celebrate diversity and foster connection with the 2025 Global Holidays and Observances Calendar. Highlighting cultural, historical, and awareness events from around the world, this calendar helps you build a more … Improve your L&D program

2025 Monthly Compliance Calendar
Stay ahead of compliance trends with our 2025 Compliance Calendar. This essential guide features key dates, events, and expertly selected courses to help your organization maintain ethical standards, promote inclusivity, … Improve your L&D program

2025 Leadership Course Calendar
Empower your leaders with the tools they need to succeed. The 2025 Leadership Course Calendar offers a year of transformative topics, from purpose-driven leadership to fostering innovation and collaboration. Help … Improve your L&D program

2025 Book of the Month Calendar
Learn how small, incremental changes can significantly improve your life – and how to utilize the science of human behavior to increase your odds of building positive new habits and … Improve your L&D program

TED training calendar
TED Talks on their own are known and loved for workplace learning — but now each TED Talk offers an Ideas into Action framework. These additional learning steps can inspire … Improve your L&D program
Our Leadership Toolkit
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Level Up: The Quick-Start Guide for Building a Leadership Development Program
Leadership & Management training has quickly become a crucial part of organizations’ professional development and retention strategies, to the point that employees have come to expect it from a potential employer. Learn how to get started with your own Leadership Development Program!

A Template for Executive-Led Sessions
Executive leadership teams must be dedicated to developing their next generation of leaders. Use this template to help facilitate effective mentoring discussions with your executive team.

A Sample Timeline for your Leadership Development Program
Timing is crucial for driving engagement in any learning program. Use this example timeline to outline the major milestones of a semi-annual leadership development program, or adapt it to your organization’s unique needs.

50 Key Leadership Skills
We’ve identified 50 key skills and principles that are essential for leaders, and divided them into three key areas: Know Your Business, Nurture Your People, and Lead Yourself

Recommended Books for your Leadership Development Program
Establishing a book club as part of your leadership training can introduce employees to new skills, keep the organization up-to-date on industry trends, and build collaborative connections across teams
Our Wellness Toolkit
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The Quick-Start Guide to Building a Health and Wellness Program
The OpenSesame Wellness Toolkit is your comprehensive guide to fostering a culture of health, happiness, and productivity in the workplace. Covering eight core dimensions of wellbeing, this toolkit equips you … Improve your L&D program

Why Physical Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Prioritizing physical wellness in the workplace isn’t just about promoting exercise—it’s about fostering healthier, more energized teams. This guide offers actionable insights into creating a workplace culture that values movement, … Improve your L&D program

Why Emotional Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Emotional wellness is the cornerstone of a thriving, connected workplace. This guide explores how to cultivate an emotionally supportive environment that fosters understanding, balance, and resilience. Learn how small changes … Improve your L&D program

Why Mental Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
A healthy mind is key to unlocking innovation and productivity. This guide focuses on actionable strategies to promote mental wellness at work, from setting clear boundaries for work-life balance to … Improve your L&D program

Why Spiritual Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Spiritual wellness invites employees to connect with their values, purpose, and inner peace. This guide highlights ways to promote mindfulness, reflection, and purpose-driven work. Learn how creating quiet spaces, offering … Improve your L&D program

Why Environmental Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Environmental wellness is about creating spaces that inspire and support health and productivity. This guide explores sustainable practices, workspace design tips, and ways to connect employees with nature. Build a … Improve your L&D program

Why Social Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Social wellness is all about fostering meaningful connections among employees. This guide provides tools for strengthening workplace relationships through team-building activities, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and interest-based clubs. Explore practical … Improve your L&D program

Why Financial Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Financial stress impacts every aspect of life, including work performance. This guide outlines how employers can support employees in achieving financial security and confidence. From offering financial education to creating … Improve your L&D program

Why Occupational Wellbeing Matters in the Workplace
Occupational wellbeing focuses on helping employees thrive in their roles by fostering job satisfaction, work-life balance, and growth opportunities. This guide shares strategies for building a fulfilling and supportive work … Improve your L&D program
Launching and promoting your program
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Launch checklist
Steps for a successful elearning program launch – Understand your organization and learners. Determine what your organization wants to achieve with its training program. Set your program up for success. … Improve your L&D program

Learning onboarding guide
Set learners up for success with a learning onboarding guide that includes all the information they’ll need to access and complete training in your learning management system (LMS). To help … Improve your L&D program

Learning newsletter toolkit
Adopting a newsletter format (like the example below) will allow you to quickly and clearly communicate a lot of information all in one place – keeping your team informed about … Improve your L&D program

Learning survey toolkit
The more relevant courses are to your learners, the more likely they are to engage with yourelearning program. A learning survey allows you to gain valuable insight into the training … Improve your L&D program