Employee Resource Groups are power players in professional development, but they shouldn’t be off-the-cuff HR teams. We’ll explore how ERGs can design and deliver development programs that meet real employee needs, build credibility, and drive retention without duplicating the work of L&D or stepping into roles they weren’t resourced to own.
We’ll cover:
- How to define the unique lane of ERG-led development
- Strategic partnerships with HR and L&D (without waiting for permission)
- Development programming that aligns with business needs and member growth
- Guardrails that protect ERG leaders from burnout and scope creep
Our session will be led by Brian Fishbone, principal at Inclusion on Demand. He brings 20+ years of experience in diversity, inclusion, and belonging and corporate learning, with specialization in employee resource group (ERG) management, inclusion and belonging, and mitigation of unconscious bias in HR and leadership practices. This event is built for ERG leaders, executive sponsors, and HR professionals who want to co-create development experiences that matter.