EMPLOYEE POWERED: DEFINING, EXPLORING & EMPOWERING ERGS
A summit designed for the leaders of Employee or Business Resource, Inclusion, and Affinity Groups. Whether you lead a group, are an Executive Sponsor, or oversee your company's ERGs, join us to learn about advocacy, structure, development, influence, and advancing the goals and impact of these employee-centric groups.
Registration is Open
For more information, contact Kim Steppe: kim@risequity.co
Date & Time:
Tuesday, May 21st
7 - 11 am PST
Location:
Online
Agenda
7:00 - 7:35 am PST
KEYNOTE | Taking Charge of Your Brand
Speaker
TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Moderator
Kim Steppe, CEO & Co-founder, RISEQUITY
7:35 – 8:30 am PST
WORKSHOP | Governance of ERGS
The launch of ERGs are often driven from a grassroots effort, informal, and fills an inherent need to provide a space and voice for specific employees within an organization. This workshop will provide a specific framework for Executive Sponsors, ERG Leaders and DEI Teams to establish – and often reimagine – necessary governance for their respective groups.
Speaker
Marilyn Nagel, Chief Advocacy Officer & Co-founder
8:30 - 9:15 am PST
PANEL | Influencing Without Authority
In this discussion, we explore the intricacies of influencing without formal authority, with a focus on empowering Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders. We analyze the multifaceted strategies required to navigate organizational structures and cultivate collaboration across departments effectively. From honing persuasive communication techniques to leveraging networks and showcasing the value of their initiatives, ERG leaders will gain practical insights to enhance their influence and drive impactful change within their organizations, all while adeptly navigating complex power dynamics.
Speakers
Vijay Pendar, Vijay Pendar Consulting
Jarrod Harden, The Belonging Guy
Kasema K. Johnson, Principal Program Manager, EBC Global Program, Workday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 am PST
GROUP DISCUSSION | Intersectionality with Breakouts
In order to better understand the significance of fostering inclusion and belonging in the workplace through their ERGs, these breakouts by function will explore how everyone can leverage their influence to drive meaningful change. Equipped with strategic communication skills and a deep understanding of the roles, you play a pivotal role in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within their respective companies. Each breakout is an opportunity to review your three goals and collaborative discuss and provide solutions to advance your work.
Speakers
Angeline Pleunis, VP of DEI & Sustainability, PointClickCare
Kevin Bradley, Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Hub International
Shayla Reed, Global Strategic Initiatives and PMO Business Operations, Dell Technologies