Maximizing the Impact of Employee Resource Groups

Categories Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The definition, purpose, and benefits of Employee Resource Groups
Strategies for aligning ERGs with organizational goals and obtaining executive support
Techniques for creating an effective ERG charter and governance structure
Methods for evaluating ERG success and making continuous improvements
Practical tools and templates for implementing ERG initiatives

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Employee Resource Groups

Defining ERGs and Their Purpose
The Impact of ERGs on Organizational Culture
Module 1: Introduction to Employee Resource Groups

Module 2: Aligning ERGs with Organizational Goals

Module 3: Securing Executive Support and Sponsorship

Module 4: Creating an Effective ERG Charter

Module 5: Implementing Open Participation and Inclusivity

Module 6: Organizing Effective ERG Activities and Initiatives

Module 7: Establishing ERG Leadership and Governance

Module 8: Securing and Managing ERG Resources

Module 9: Measuring and Evaluating ERG Impact

Module 10: Continuous Improvement and Scaling ERG Programs

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Last Updated

04/29/2025
Enrollment validity

Enrollment validity: Lifetime
Certificate

Certificate of completion

ERG Charter Template (Module 4 / Lesson 1)
ERG Event Planning Checklist (Module 6 / Lesson 1)
ERG Leadership Transition Plan (Module 7 / Lesson 2)
ERG Empact Measurement Dashboard (Module 9 / Lesson 2)
How Can Leaders Impact a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion? (Guide)
Cultivating a Culture of Belonging (Guide)
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Culture (Guide)
Employee Resource Groups at NeoGenomics (Case Study)

About Course

This course provides corporate leaders and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) professionals with the knowledge and tools to successfully implement and manage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) within their organizations. Through ten detailed modules, participants will learn the fundamentals of ERGs, their importance in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and practical strategies for establishing, supporting, and evaluating these groups.

Maximizing the Impact of Employee Resource Groups

What I will learn?

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Employee Resource Groups

Defining ERGs and Their Purpose

The Impact of ERGs on Organizational Culture

Module 1: Introduction to Employee Resource Groups

Module 2: Aligning ERGs with Organizational Goals

Identifying Organizational Priorities

Developing ERG Objectives

Aligning ERGs with Organizational Goals

Module 3: Securing Executive Support and Sponsorship

The Role of Executive Champions

Building a Business Case for ERGs

Module 3: Securing Executive Support and Sponsorship

Module 4: Creating an Effective ERG Charter

Defining ERG Purpose and Structure

Establishing Governance and Reporting Mechanisms

Module 4: Creating an Effective ERG Charter

Module 5: Implementing Open Participation and Inclusivity

Fostering Diverse Membership

Ensuring Inclusive Practices

Module 5: Implementing Open Participation and Inclusivity

Module 6: Organizing Effective ERG Activities and Initiatives

Planning Impactful Events

Driving Organizational Change

Module 6: Organizing Effective ERG Activities and Initiatives

Module 7: Establishing ERG Leadership and Governance

Defining Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

Creating a Governance Structure

Module 7: Establishing ERG Leadership and Governance

Module 8: Securing and Managing ERG Resources

Budgeting and Financial Management

Leveraging Non-Financial Resources

Module 8: Securing and Managing ERG Resources

Module 9: Measuring and Evaluating ERG Impact

Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Conducting Regular Evaluations and Reporting

Module 9: Measuring and Evaluating ERG Impact

Module 10: Continuous Improvement and Scaling ERG Programs

Implementing Feedback Loops

Scaling ERG Programs

Module 10: Continuous Improvement and Scaling ERG Programs

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