This tool is designed for ERG leaders and ERG executive sponsors as a reference guide to help connect the work of the ERG to four key areas – People, Productivity, Profitability and Community.

This tool outlines a full calendar of events that ERG leaders can use as a guide when planning.

Many times we hear from ERG chairs looking for ways to increase engagement of their executive sponsors and best leverage their power and influence in the organization. When asked, we learn that clear expectations have not been communicated with the executive sponsor and they do not realize what their role entails.

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The ERG Member Profile is a template that you can use to interview ERG members.

Developing a new ERG may seem like a daunting task, but once a plan of action, with specific tasks, expectations and timelines is created, the process will be more manageable. This document provides a step-by step guided process for launching an ERG

Your ERG Value Statement should describe how ERGs will add value to the organization and your employees. This tool can be used by individual ERGs as well in a large group with multiple ERG leaders. The purpose of this exercise is to engage in true brainstorming to come up with words that capture the value of your ERG program.

The ERG Sample Scorecard provides a comprehensive list of metrics you can use to measure the impact of your ERG.

The ERG Spotlight Series is a template that was designed for you to use to profile an ERG and share best practices. You can profile and event, program or activity as a way to reinforce the ERG brand and the value you provide to members and the organization.

This document provides tools and resources to help ERG leaders increase member engagement, create a manageable and meaningful calendar of events, identify opportunities to better engage your executive sponsor, enhance visibility and the ERG brand across the organization/build strategic relationships with HR and leaders throughout the organization, explore opportunities for cross-group collaboration/opportunities to pool resources and reduce challenges resulting from calendar overload.

The End in Mind Exercise is a quick 20-minute ideation activity to help participants create a plan or solution by starting with the end in mind and working backwards.

Your ERG branding and communications strategy is not much different than any other branding strategy and therefore you can easily apply the marketing mix or 4 Ps of a marketing strategy. Below you will find a template, example and worksheet.

The Inclusion Learning Loop™ ERG Strategic Planning Blueprint is an action planning exercise to support ERG leaders in the strategic planning process. The blueprint and worksheet pose key questions and ideas that must be explored throughout the creation of the annual business/strategic plan.

Organizations support ERGs for many reasons including a commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, fostering a culture in which different perspectives, ideas and styles are valued and encouraged, and creating an environment where all employees feel valued and believe there is an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed. Well-integrated ERGs can have a major impact in an organization, which spans four key areas: People, Productivity, Profitability and Community. This document highlights some best-practice examples of how ERGs are supporting the company in these key areas.

The Word Association Exercise is a 30-minute ideation activity to help participants leverage diversity of thought and the infusion of multiple ideas into the idea generation process. The idea is to use the associations of random words to form connections and solutions to challenges or to generate new ideas.

In this article we share some best practice examples that are very innovative, creative approaches to diversity and inclusion. Our intend is that these examples serve as inspiration to you, providing ideas that you can adopt or adapt in your own organizations.

A budget template will help an ERG Leader keep tracking of spending throughout the year.  It is important to stay fiscally organized and with that, have a tool that can be efficiently analyzed. Provided here is a template that allows you to categorize expenses in a way that makes sense to your organization.

With no governance model in place ERGs can flounder focusing much of their efforts on social events. With too much structure ERGs can feel micromanaged and uninspired resulting in a lack of engagement and accountability. Finding that balance can be difficult but a few simple guidelines can help you through this process.

An organization should never lose sight of the original purpose of the ERG – to serve its employees. Above all the ERGs should provide resources to the employees they represent including a rich and inclusive network, access to coaching and networking, and opportunities for career advancement. We share five tips for enhancing the effectiveness of your ERG member engagement strategy.