The Key to ERG Success: Learning Communities for ERG Leaders and Executive Sponsors

October 11, 2023

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT

Virtual

In this rapidly changing talent landscape, employee resource groups (ERGs) play a pivotal role in retaining employees and keeping them engaged. Whether ERG leaders are financially compensated or otherwise incentivized, dedicated professional learning opportunities are critical to combat burnout among the employees and executive sponsors whose dedication helps these communities thrive. These identity-based workplace communities strongly influence employees’ sense of belonging, influencing every stage of the talent lifecycle—from hiring, to engagement, to advancement.

This January, ERG leaders across industries and regions can join peers in a new semi-synchronous learning cohort leading up to Seramount’s annual EmERGE conference focused on activating ERGs. Current or rising ERG leaders and executive sponsors will join forces for live community check-ins, online reflection posts, and a curriculum curated to help employees navigate their ‘day job’ and influential role leading an employee resource group.

Join this webinar to learn how the ERG Leader Learning Exchange can help you:

Combat burnout and retain current ERG leaders looking for growth opportunities
Create mentorship connections between rising talent and executive sponsors
Equip high potential talent to step into leadership roles with more confidence
Provide a learning lab for ERG leaders to craft their vision and personal brand
Crowdsource best practices for actualizing DEI goals with other companies or regions
Maintain momentum and build community leading up to the annual EmERGe conference

James Cowling-Vega

Managing Director and Head of New Partner Development

Seramount

James is a Managing Director and Head of New Partner Development for Seramount’s DEI Research Partnership. In this capacity he is responsible for supporting new partner organizations by setting them up for success in unlocking the value of the membership.

James is a Managing Director and Head of New Partner Development for Seramount’s DEI Research Partnership. In this capacity he is responsible for supporting new partner organizations by setting them up for success in unlocking the value of the membership.

Before taking on the leadership of the New Partner Development team across all industries, James specialized in supporting Seramount partners in Retail, Hospitality and Sports, and also managed the development of Seramount’s Learning Solutions.

Prior to joining Seramount, James has worked within multiple industries across more than 30 countries with experience in technology applications for DEI, IT Accessibility, and advancing health equity and access. Additionally, James spent 10 years overseeing the development of the international research membership at EAB’s former healthcare division in Latin America, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

James resides in Miami, Florida, and in his spare time enjoys kayaking and other water sports as well as teaching HIIT classes.

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The Key to ERG Success: Learning Communities for ERG Leaders and Executive Sponsors

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