Empower, Engage, Elevate: Operationalizing Your ERG for Lasting Change

Course details

When you step into a role in an employee resource group (ERG), you play a role in shaping the culture of your organization. Whether you’re taking on the role of leader, potential leader, or contributor, your ERG work places you at the helm of this pivotal transformation. In this course, Illianna Acosta—leadership architect, advisor, speaker, and a Make It Happen Master—equips you with the tools you need as you navigate your ERG journey. Explore practical strategies and how to apply them successfully. Learn how to move your ERG forward, recruit effectively, and develop a successful ERG framework. Get practical tips on operating your ERG with limited resources and leveraging your ERG’s executive sponsors. Plus, discover Illianna’s top 10 best practices for ERGs.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Transforming your ERG for impactful growth

1. Moving Your ERG Forward

02 - Finding balance to thrive in your core role and in your ERG
03 - Setting realistic expectations for yourself and your ERG
04 - How to prioritize your ERG tasks

2. ERG Recruitment Strategies

05 - Effective ERG recruitment strategies
06 - Telling your ERG story to connect with employees

3. Developing a Successful ERG Framework

07 - Establishing your ERG operating rhythm
08 - Using the vision to values framework for your ERG
09 - Collaboration and commitment from ERG leads

4. Operating Your ERG with Limited Resources

10 - Being creative and resourceful as an ERG leader
11 - Leveraging the collective power of your ERG network
12 - Measuring ERG success - Using data as your ally

5. Leveraging Your ERG Executive Sponsors

13 - Leverage executive sponsors for ERG success
14 - How ERG leaders can be a strategic partner to executives

Conclusion

15 - Top ten best practices for ERGs
16 - Continuing the ERG journey