The Complete ERG Leader
residential
Become a visible, valuable and connected leader. Take your staff network to the next level.
Build your resilience.
Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders combine their passion for people with a selfless desire to make the workplace a better place.
It’s time to recharge the batteries, invest in your own development and master these 5 key areas to reboot your ERG.
Resilience
Being an ERG leader can feel like being on an emotional rollercoaster. From the highs of that first kick-off meeting to the lows of having the group’s validity challenged, it can all take its toll if unchecked. Many ERG leaders experience stress, burnout and can end up leaving the organisation altogether.
Our residential course location provides the perfect setting to reflect, reset and rebuild - a full reboot. You will
be equipped with the tools and techniques to strengthen your own resilience
develop coping mechanisms for dealing with setbacks, backlash and ‘diversity fatigue’
learn how to cultivate emotional resilience in the ERG without creating a ‘them and us’ environment
Positive Action vs Positive Discrimination
With anti-DEI sentiment growing and claims for ‘reverse discrimination’ on the rise, it is imperative that DEI&B leaders are suitably informed so they don’t expose their companies to legal action.
In this module, you will:
learn the difference between lawful positive action, unlawful positive discrimination and affirmative action (US)
explore the types of initiatives that could be problematic
devise a plan of action and engagement to allay senior leader concerns and reduce the risk of litigation
Leadership Buy In
70% of large change programmes fail and a lack of senior leadership buy-in is one of the main reasons. When it comes to DEI&B it’s even more critical because of the level of resistance you will face.
In the leadership buy-in module, you will:
be able to effectively articulate the moral and business case, values and benefits of DEI&B improvements to senior leaders
develop persuasive communication skills to deal with leaders who are at different stages of DEI&B maturity
explore topics that may present barriers to senior leader buy-in e.g. internal backlash, claims of ‘reverse discrimination’
learn how to engage with busy, senior stakeholders
Set up for success
Inclusiveness scores are lower for employees who are members of ineffective ERGs than employees who are not in an ERG at all. Creating an engaging and effective group that people want to be a part of is key.
In the Set Up for Success module, you will:
develop clear terms of reference that starts by defining the problem, drafting a compelling purpose, scope and goals
create and develop an ERG leadership team with clear roles, responsibilities and succession planning
analyse stakeholders, identify and recruit group members
create communication and governance structures that are right for the group and the wider organisation
Influence & Engage
ERGs often find themselves with few resources, piecemeal data, and very little positional power, which makes the task at hand even harder.
In the Influence & Engage module, you will:
explore what good engagement looks like
develop techniques to engage widely through ERG events and meetings and increase collaboration with other ERGs by working intersectionally
create compelling narratives, elevator pitches and stories to communicate the ERG’s impact at all levels of the organisation
design a communication plan that will promote awareness, foster inclusion and belonging, and include direct feedback from stakeholders on the group’s effectiveness
Get Things Done
When all is said and done, it’s about getting things done. This is where even the best ERGs can struggle, become disillusioned, get frustrated and start to feel fatigued. It’s important to remain evidence-based, data-driven and focused on goals
In the Get Things Done module, you will:
develop an understanding of the change management methodologies you need to avoid being a ‘talking shop’ and start delivering real change through ERG projects
create a roadmap of prioritised initiatives, outcomes and benefits for the ERG
learn how to coordinate projects and secure resources to deliver ERG initiatives
define ways of celebrating success and publicising the group’s wins
Course Schedule
Day 1
14:00 Check In
15:00 Welcome
16:00 Reflections
19:00 Dinner
Day 2
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Walk & Talk
10:00 Leadership Buy-In
12:00 Lunch & Learn with Guest Speaker
14:00 Set up for success
16:00 1-2-1 Coaching / Clinics
19:00 Dinner
Day 3
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Walk & Talk
10:00 Influence & Engage
12:00 Lunch & Learn with Guest Speaker
14:00 Get Things Done
16:00 1-2-1 Coaching / Clinics
19:00 Dinner
Day 4
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Walk & Talk
10:00 Emotional Resilience
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Depart
Here’s what you’ll be getting >>>
4-day residential course
Transformational, immersive training experience
3 nights en-suite accommodation on a full board basis
1-2-1 coaching and clinics
Accommodation
Boutique luxe farmhouse in South Leicestershire
Perfect for country and forest walks
Sauna and Scandi wood-fired hot tub
Accountability Check-Ins
Coach-led monthly call
Stay on track
Problem-solve live issues
Facilitators
Expert DEI&B trainers
Change management experts
Guest speakers
Resources
Access to the full video training library
Downloadable ERG planning templates
ERG course workbook and Journal
Peer Community Support
Whatsapp group support
Class and alumni network
Like-minded individuals
This training is for you if…
You are the leader or DEI&B champion of an existing or new employee resource group, affinity or other staff-led network.
We all love awareness events but many networks find it difficult to deliver initiatives that will have a sustainable impact on inclusion and belonging.
EGRs can improve employee wellbeing but for those leading from the front, stress and burnout are common.