ERG Executive Sponsor
Training
Strategies Specifically Designed for ERG Executive Sponsors
Strategic ERG Training Programs
The effectiveness of an ERG Executive Sponsor can greatly impact the success or lack thereof for an ERG. But many Executive Sponsors share that they don’t know how much to lead or if they should simply provide guidance when asked.
The Elevated ERG Executive Sponsor program empowers leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support and champion Employee Resource Groups within your organization. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on enhancing executive sponsors’ understanding of ERGs, fostering inclusive leadership practices, and maximizing impact.
Learn more about how we work with you to make your ERG program a success.
Let's Talk About Strategies for ERG Executive Sponsors
Executive Sponsor Capacity Building Training Program:
Executive Sponsor Handbook includes:
- Section I: The individual and collective benefit of Executive Sponsorship
- Section II: What effective executive sponsorship entails
- Section III: Personalizing your Executive Sponsor path, including:
- Playing to your strengths
- Leveraging your resources and relationships
- Showing up authentically
- Section IV: Effectively collaborating and communicating with your ERG leads and members
Interactive Workshop: Inclusive Impact
- Understand how the role of an ERG Executive Sponsor differs from traditional leadership roles and the level of guidance required.
- Learn practical and actionable strategies to effectively lead ERGs, drive real business impact, and inspire member engagement.
- Develop inclusive leadership skills that lead from a place of self-awareness, empathy, and respect.
- Gain a deeper understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) related terminology and language usage to enhance communication and awareness in the workplace.
- Explore how to leverage your role as a leader to amplify the work and accomplishments of the ERG amongst peers and throughout the organization.
- Develop skills to manage difficult conversations around sensitive topics like gender, ethnicity, or other diversity-related issues in a professional and effective manner.
Self-Paced Microlessons
- Module I: Inclusive Leadership
- Module II: Cultural Competency
- Module III: On Being an Ally
Other Program Elements
- 30-minute Q&A Forum with inclusive leadership expert Megan Karsh to discuss and apply topics covered in the ES Handbook and any outstanding questions related to effective executive sponsorship.
- Access to the ERG Knowledge Bank.
- Includes access to Elevated Diversity’s equity and inclusion-focused tools and resources
Office Hours.
- Includes access to Elevated Diversity’s equity and inclusion-focused tools and resources
- Executive coaching time with Megan Karsh to be used for any executive sponsors seeking individualized support.
Additional ERG Training & Service Offerings
DEI Council & ERGs
DEI Councils, ERGs, and BRGs are increasingly common in today’s workplaces, with over 90% of Fortune 500 companies offering these employee-led groups. These groups yield substantial ROI, both tangibly and intangibly.
With diverse offerings like Equity Councils, Inclusion Councils, Emerging Women Leaders, First Generation College Graduates, and Advocates for Sustainability, well-executed ERGs notably boost employee engagement, bolster diversity recruitment, and foster leadership development. Aligned with organizational objectives, they are pivotal in cultivating diverse and inclusive work environments.
Effective ERG Leadership Training
ERG leaders possess the power to inspire ERG member engagement while also driving real business impact. The ability to effectively manage and realize both – takes a thorough understanding of the ERGs role within the organization, effective and inclusive leadership skills, and a solid overarching strategy.
The ERG Leader Experiential Learning program empowers leaders with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively and confidently lead an ERG. The workshops focus on understanding (1) the critical role of strategic planning and (2) the need to proactively engage and effectively communicate with members.