ERG Bootcamps
Hands-on, live-led virtual training:
❶ Launch - for brand new ERGs Feb 3, 2021
❷ Grow - for ERGs started but needing more traction Feb 4, 2021
❸ Thrive - For more established ERGs wanting to have a broader and deeper long term impact. Feb 5, 2021

Based on the new book
by ELA's Vice Chair, Aimee Broadhurst
"The ERG Handbook:
Everything You Wanted to Know About ERGs but Didn't Know Who to Ask"
(publishing Dec 2020)

$495 per person per Bootcamp
includes paperback copies of the ERG Handbook + Companion Workbook containing 41 ERG management tools! ($49.95 value)
Bootcamp attendees may also opt to be certified per the level associated with each Bootcamp.
(additional $199 fee with post-Bootcamp requirements to be met)
See Certification page for more info!
Bootcamp Curricula
❶ LAUNCH Bootcamp: For brand new ERG leaders starting or restarting an ERG program.
February 3, 2021 10 am – 4 pm EST
Pre-launch
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Structuring your ERG
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Outlining the Inclusive Space Progression Model and Pillars
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Mapping activities to the Progression Model and Pillars (Pre-Launch/Launch)
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Building your business case
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Creating vision & mission statements
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Developing leadership roles and responsibilities
Launch
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Developing an ERG Leadership Model
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Creating a launch plan
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Developing meeting routines
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Welcoming and onboarding executive sponsors
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Setting up for success – administration and business support
❷ GROW Bootcamp: For ERGs already underway that need more traction in communications, programming, funding, and measurement
February 4, 2021 10 am – 4 pm EST
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Recruiting your leaders and teams
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Working on a budget and funding
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Putting communication routines in place
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Planning programming
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Starting to use metrics
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Developing reports
❸ THRIVE Bootcamp: For more established ERGs striving to create a broader and deeper impact.
February 5, 2021 10 am – 4 pm EST
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Developing and implementing a multi-year plan
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Brainstorming ideas, Prioritizing those ideas, Laying out the plan, Aligning the plan to the pillars and across teams
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Making talent planning routine
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Assessing leader development, reviewing top talent, outlining talent planning
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Developing your process for launching ERG chapters
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Recruiting and engaging allies
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Leading and inspiring as an ERG leader
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