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Week 1: Groundwork for Success

Week 1: Groundwork for Success

Lay a strong foundation for your ERG by creating a compelling mission and vision, inclusive group identity, and meaningful goals. Strengthen leadership structures while promoting personal growth and development for members.

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Expert Fireside Chat

Aligning Vision to Impact - Lumumba Seegars, May 2023

In this Fireside chat, we spoke with Lumumba Seegars, Harvard Business School Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior, to discuss frameworks for thinking about impact potential of your ERG on both members and the broader organization.

Expert Fireside Chat

Building Partnership Between HR and ERGs - Tré Wright, May 2023

In this Fireside Chat, we spoke with Tré Wright to discuss how to build effective partnerships between ERGs & the business (specifically the HR Org).

Building the Business Case for ERG Progress

Company leaders often ask for statistics for why doubling down on ERGs is critical - here are some studies and trends to help you tell that story.

Capturing Member Stories

A quick guide and template for how to ask your ERG members to tell their story about their experience with your group.

Communicating with Allies

A guide to thinking through involving Group Allies into your ERG's community.

ERG Board Maturity Model

A maturity model for your ERG Board, and ways to think about the various roles and responsibilities that will be needed over time.

ERG Co-Lead Check In Checklist

A checklist for building and maintaining a strong working relationship with your co-lead(s).

ERG Effort Retros and Reporting

Templates for ERG effort retros, end of year reports, and goal tracking.