{"id":540,"date":"2019-01-07T09:08:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T09:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2019\/?page_id=540"},"modified":"2019-03-29T22:31:57","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T22:31:57","slug":"erg-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2019\/programs\/erg-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"ERG Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><img src=\"\/2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/erg-academy-1080x322.png\" title=\"DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy\" alt=\"DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee> <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\">April 8-9<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\">Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:25px; margin-top:25px;\"\"><img src=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/div1st_cert_banner_obama_1080x134.png\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Mission<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>The mission of the DiversityFIRST\u2122 ERG Academy is to be a resource to both individuals and organizations seeking to start, grow or fully utilize their employee resource groups. The academy blends theory and practice over a one-and-a-half-day interactive curriculum, with the development of an action plan to effectively lead ERGs for the greatest business impact and sustainability.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Objectives<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Upon completion of the one-and-a-half-day academy, participants will:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Articulate the compelling business case for ERGs<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Gain the most current knowledge and trends related to ERGs<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Identify the mechanics for successful formation and nurturing of ERGs based upon a wide range of best practices<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Understand how to work effectively with diversity councils, HR leadership, and various ERGs within the organization and across industries<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Apply the competencies needed for successful ERG leadership within various roles including ERG leaders, ERG executive sponsors, and HR practitioners charged with ERG efforts<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Develop an action plan with strategies and tactics for ERGs, including metrics to measure effectiveness<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Target Audience<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>ERG leaders and members<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>HR leaders with responsibility for overseeing ERGs<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>HR advisors and executive sponsors supporting ERGs<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Internal or external consultants working with ERGs<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Curriculum<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Domain 1: History and Evolution of Employee Resource Groups<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Domain 2: Building the Business Case<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Domain 3: ERG Roles \u2013 Building Success through Leadership<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Domain 4: Logistics and Best Practices for ERGs<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Domain 5: Leadership and Cultural Competencies for Effective ERGs<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Domain 6: Planning for Action<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Prerequisites<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Participants are expected to complete a pre-session survey during registration to optimally organize discussion teams and tailor activities to deliver maximum value.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Participant Evaluation<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Successful completion of the academy requires active engagement in classroom discussions and completion of Action Plan. Participants receive a certificate of completion from the National Diversity Council.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--\n\n<h3>Registration Costs<\/h3>\n\n<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4>National and State Partners<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4>$1,299<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:15px;\">Non-Partners<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4>$1,699<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Registration includes:<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>One-and-a-half-day classroom participation<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Participant Workbook<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Continental breakfast and lunch for first full-day; 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