ERG LEADER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Develop ERG Leaders Who Drive Results

From first-time leaders to experienced champions, ELA’s two-track approach builds skills, confidence, and results — without adding complexity to your schedule or costs.

2.5M+
ERG champions supported worldwide

6
Blueprints covering the full ERG leadership lifecycle

3
Leadership development workshops with immediately applicable results

ELA trains ERG leaders in two complementary ways: a structured Blueprint pathway to run and grow their groups effectively, and skills-focused workshops to build confidence, influence and leadership capabilities.

Your ERG Leaders are overwhelmed. Let's help them together.

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ERG LEADER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Develop ERG Leaders Who Drive Results

From first-time leaders to experienced champions, ELA’s two-track approach builds skills, confidence, and results — without adding complexity to your schedule or costs.

2.5M+
ERG champions supported worldwide

6
Blueprints covering the full ERG leadership lifecycle

3
Leadership development workshops with immediately applicable results

Your ERG Leaders are overwhelmed. Let's help them together.

View Curriculum ↓

"My leaders are stretched too thin to do this well."

ERG leadership is volunteer work on top of a full-time job. Without efficient, structured training, leaders burn out fast — and you're back to recruiting.

BLUEPRINT OUTCOME

Each Blueprint is a 1-hour intensive. Leaders get frameworks they can execute immediately, with no wasted time.

"My leaders don't know what they're supposed to be doing."

Most ERG leaders inherited their role — no roadmap, no training, no clear scope. You end up fielding questions that your leaders should be answering themselves.

BLUEPRINT OUTCOME

Leaders complete the Group Governance Blueprint with a Purpose Statement and Leadership Charter — giving everyone a clear mandate from day one.

"I can't show my organization what's actually working."

Budget and program renewal conversations requre evidence. Without structured deliverables from leaders, you're defending ERGs on narrative alone.

BLUEPRINT OUTCOME

Leaders complete the Measuring Group Health Blueprint wth a metrics dashboard and impact template you can use immedidately.

If these sound familiar, ERG Leader training is the answer.

THE CURRICULUM

Two Paths to Confident ERG Leadership

From first-time leaders to experienced champions, ELA’s two-track approach builds skills, confidence and results without adding complexity to your schedule or costs.

BLUEPRINT: GROUP GOVERNANCE

Defining Your Group’s Purpose, Leadership Process & Roles

ERG Purpose Statement
Leadership Charter

BLUEPRINT: GROWING YOUR GROUP

Recruiting & Onboarding Members, Leaders & Sponsors

Recruitment Plan
Onboarding Checklist
Succession Roadmap

BLUEPRINT: PLANNING PROGRAMMING

Selecting Programming That Supports Members & Business Goals

Annual Programming Calendar

BLUEPRINT: PROMOTING YOUR GROUP

Informing & Engaging All Stakeholders

Stakeholder Map
Communication Plan
Sponsor Engagement Strategy

BLUEPRINT: MEASURING GROUP HEALTH

Collecting & Reporting Critical Group Metrics

Metrics Dashboard
Impact Report Template

BLUEPRINT: LEADER GOALS & SUCCESSION

Ensuring Leadership Continuity & Growth

Leadership Development Plan
Boundary-Setting Framework
Transition Checklist

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Using Data to Tell Your ERG Story

Turn ERG data into compelling narratives that demonstrate measurable business impact — not just activity.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Communicating ERG Value to Executives

Learn to frame ERG work in business terms that resonate with executives, sponsors, and stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Coaching Skills for ERG Leaders

Build practical coaching skills to strengthen leadership, engagement, and team resilience.

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WHAT YOU GET

When Your Leaders Complete the Blueprints

The Blueprints aren't just group leadership "tips" — they're the operating system operating system and governance infrastructure for their groups. Use them to guide the current and future leadership team and all those that support them. Every completed Blueprint puts a tangible deliverable in your hands.

✓

Completed group plans

to share with sponsors and leadership

✓

Leaders who know their role

and execute confidently

✓

Tangible deliverables

for budget conversations

✓

Reduced leader turnover

— less burnout, better handoffs

✓

Scalable leadership bench

— leader succession plans

Three Ways to Deliver Training

ELA Trainer-Led · Cross-Org · Live Virtual

ERG UNIVERSITY

Best for organizations with leaders, sponsors and oversight managers who want peer exposure and scheduling flexibility.

Live 1-hr ERG Leader Blueprint intensive classes, and leadership development workshops
Executive Sponsor Workshop
Oversight Manager 4-part data class
ERG champions self-register, flexible schedule
20% off for ELA members

$199–$895 / class

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ELA Trainer-Led · Internal · Live Onsite or Virtual

PRIVATE TRAINING

Best for organizations with 30+ leaders and/or sponsors needing tailored, expert-delivered cohort training focused on efficiency.

Onsite or virtual delivery
Expert faculty from ELA's global network
Optional group leader certification add-on
Optional coaching add-on
Executive sponsor and leadership development workshops also available

$ Custom Quote

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Expert-Led & Developed · Live Onsite or Virtual

AT YOUR SUMMIT

Best for organizations that want expertly developed and facilitated summit content to inspire and equip leaders and sponsors.

Onsite or virtual delivery
Keynotes crafted and delivered by ELA experts
Expert faculty from ELA's global network
Interactive workshops that engage and motivate
Tailored content to engage leaders and sponsors

$ Custom Quote

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THE ALL-INCLUSIVE SOLUTION

Need leader training + sponsor activation + oversight support all in one?

All-inclusive Memberships from $6K include ERG University tickets, sponsor workshops, Oversight Managers Group membership and a Member Success Manager — up to 49%+ savings vs. à la carte.

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THE ALL-INCLUSIVE SOLUTION

Need leader training + sponsor activation + oversight support all in one?

All-inclusive Memberships from $6K include ERG University tickets, sponsor workshops, Oversight Managers Group membership and a Member Success Manager — up to 49%+ savings vs. à la carte.

Compare Tiers →

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Still not sure? Talk to us.

We'll walk through your ERGs, discuss your capacity and budget and recommend the best path forward — no pressure.

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Develop ERG Leaders Who Drive Results

Develop ERG Leaders Who Drive Results

"My leaders are stretched too thin to do this well."

"My leaders don't know what they're supposed to be doing."

"I can't show my organization what's actually working."

If these sound familiar, ERG Leader training is the answer.

THE CURRICULUM

Two Paths to Confident ERG Leadership

From first-time leaders to experienced champions, ELA’s two-track approach builds skills, confidence and results without adding complexity to your schedule or costs.

BLUEPRINT: GROUP GOVERNANCE

Defining Your Group’s Purpose, Leadership Process & Roles

BLUEPRINT: GROWING YOUR GROUP

Recruiting & Onboarding Members, Leaders & Sponsors

BLUEPRINT: PLANNING PROGRAMMING

Selecting Programming That Supports Members & Business Goals

BLUEPRINT: PROMOTING YOUR GROUP

Informing & Engaging All Stakeholders

BLUEPRINT: MEASURING GROUP HEALTH

Collecting & Reporting Critical Group Metrics

BLUEPRINT: LEADER GOALS & SUCCESSION

Ensuring Leadership Continuity & Growth

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Using Data to Tell Your ERG Story

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Communicating ERG Value to Executives

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Coaching Skills for ERG Leaders

WHAT YOU GET

When Your Leaders Complete the Blueprints

Three Ways to Deliver Training

Need leader training + sponsor activation + oversight support all in one?

Need leader training + sponsor activation + oversight support all in one?

FREE CONSULT

Still not sure? Talk to us.

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