2021 ERG Leadership Summit Resources

Tuesday, September 21

Day 1 Theme: Transformation of ERGs: What’s Next?

Dean’s Welcome & Live Keynote Presentation: After the Shifts-What’s Next?

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, CEO, USC
  • Geoffrey Garrett, Dean, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California
  • David Kim, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Zendesk
  • Solu Nwanze, Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Zendesk

Download  ERG Welcome Presentation

Download Zendesk Presentation

 

Debrief Sessions Based on Zendesk Presentation

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, CEO, USC
  • David Kim, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Zendesk
  • Solu Nwanze, Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Zendesk

Learn About the Innovation Challenge and the Amazon Innovation Process

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Anna Ettin, Senior Employee Resource & Inclusion Leader, Amazon and the Amazon Team

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Debrief Session Based on Amazon Presentation

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Anna Ettin, Senior Employee Resource & Inclusion Leader, Amazon and the Amazon Team

 

Company Case Study: Moving the ERGs into Corporate Evolution, U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Pamela Butler, DEI Advisor, U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

 

Debrief Session Based on U.S. Department of Defense Case Study

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Pamela Butler, DEI Advisor, U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

 

Wednesday, September 22

Day 2 Theme: Transformation of Business: Aligning with the Business

Daily Kick Off; Reflections on Previous Day; Experian Keynote: You Started an ERG, Now What?

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Justin Hastings, Chief Human Resource Officer, Experian North America
  • Wil Lewis, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Experian

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Debrief Session Based on Experian Presentation

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC

 

Optional Session: Ask Dr. Theresa Welbourne About Your Innovation Challenge Questions—Join Us and Get Your Questions Answered

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Justin Glenn, Senior Research Consultant, eePulse

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Expert Hot Topic Talks: Hear From Several Experts Who Will Speak During This Session

  • Michael Nobleza, #Bring It All
  • Julie Ea, Social Responsibility Co-Lead, Asian Leaders Alliance
  • Meida Surya, DEI Strategist, Crescendo DEI
  • Franklin Shen, ERG Committee of the ALA and Director of Clinical Operations, Tembo Health

Download Cluster Presentation

Download Meta Level Presentation

Download US Digital Response Presentation

 

Thursday, September 23

Day 3 Theme: Transformation of Transformation: Making Change Management a Part of the Fabric

Daily Kick Off; Reflections on Previous Day; HP Keynote Presentation: The Power of ERGs

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, CEO, USC
  • Lesley Slaton Brown, Chief Diversity Officer, HP
  • Beth Miller, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager / Business Impact Network Program Manager, HP

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Download HP Keynote Presentation

 

Panel Discussion: How Are ERGs Evolving During Disruption?

  • Facilitator: Joe Santana, ERG Powertalk
  • Erica Fletcher, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Hiscox
  • Dionna Gavin, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Heather Morgado, Associate Director, Diversity, Inclusion, Culture & Engagement, Boehringer Ingelheim

 

Debrief From ERG Breakout Group Sessions: ‘Share Something Positive’

  • Accessibility, Disability, and Well Being
  • Hispanic / Latino / LatinX
  • Multi-Generational / Young Professionals
  • African American / Black
  • LGBTQ+
  • Veterans / Military Spouse
  • Asian / Pacific Islander
  • Women
  • Other

 

Debrief From ERG Breakout Sessions: ‘What Do You Need Help With?’

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, CEO, USC

 

Getting Your Resources Groups Ready for Tomorrow, Joe Santana, ERG Powertalk

  • Joe Santana, ERG Powertalk

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Friday, September 24

Day 4 Theme: Transformation of Work: How We Work Together

Daily Kick Off & Reflections on Previous Day and Panel Discussion with Diversity Impact Award Winners

  • Facilitator: Cile Johnson, Chief Business Officer, Talent Dimensions
  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, CEO, USC

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Debrief Session Based on Diversity Impact Award Winner Panel Discussion

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC
  • Jennifer Sparks Taylor, Director, Corporate Relations & Executive Education, CEO, USC
  • Cile Johnson, Chief Business Officer, Talent Dimensions

 

Expert Hot Topic Talks: Hear from The Experts Who Will Speak During This Session

  • Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, Host of The Element of Inclusion Podcast
  • Tayce Taylor, Manager, Global Marketing, L’Oréal
  • Eli Weiss, Manager Equity and Belonging, Zillow Group

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Member Energy and ERG Impact: Linking to the Annual ERG Research

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC

 

Debrief Session Based on Member Energy and ERG Impact Presentation

  • Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne, Affiliated Senior Research Scientist, CEO, USC

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Certificate in Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leadership

As you advance through your journey as an ERG leader, the ERG leadership certificate can help you not only during your time as an ERG leader, but also strengthen your skills for future, non-ERG leadership roles. The ERG Certificate program will help move you ahead on your journey from where you are now, to your next role..

While you learn, you accumulate points toward earning the certificate. This unique program offers participants several ways to accumulate the points needed to earn the certificate. Many of the methodologies are focused on work that will not only help expand your own learning, but also will build the knowledge base of your membership. You will:

  • Customize your curriculum and learning
  • Get an immediate return on investment (ROI) from the certificate program
  • Solve some of your organization’s issues
  • Create and share learning materials that are usable with your ERG members and multiple ERG leaders NOW and in the future