Employee Resource Group Excellence: Grow High Performing ERGs to Enhance Diversity, Equality, Belonging, and Business Impact
- 3h 58m
- Robert Rodriguez
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2021
Unlock the potential of employee resource groups with advice from an accomplished industry thought leader
In Employee Resource Group Excellence, renowned management and diversity expert Dr. Robert Rodriguez delivers a comprehensive exploration of the current state of employee resource groups (ERGs) in corporate America and a step-by-step roadmap to elevating their performance.
The book draws on the author’s extensive experience in consulting with America’s most well-known companies to discuss successful and current ERG initiatives in corporations, universities and nonprofits, as well as ERG efforts being undertaken outside the United States. You’ll also discover:
- In-depth case studies highlighting ERG best practices, current trends and metrics
- Common pitfalls and mistakes that derail ERGs from achieving their goals
- Insights from the “The 4C Assessment,” the only ERG evaluation tool on the market today that has been completed by over 250 corporations and which examines the ERG pillars of careers, culture, community, and commerce
Perfect for Chief Diversity Officers, ERG program managers, and ERG leaders in companies of all kinds, Employee Resource Group Excellence is also a must-have resource for HR professionals and other corporate executives interested in unlocking the full potential of these powerful groups as they strive to reach excellence.
About the Author
Dr. ROBERT RODRIGUEZ is the Founder and President of DRR Advisors, LLC, a diversity consulting firm. Dr. Rodriguez specializes in employee resource group optimization and Latino talent management programs. He is a trustee on several non-profit boards. He previously held leadership roles in corporate America and academia, and is the author of three books.
In this Book
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Introduction—The Milli Vanilli Syndrome
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Chapter 1: Beyond Food, Flag, and Fun—The Current State of Employee Resource Groups
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Chapter 2: The Seven Deadly Sins—Derailers That Prevent ERG Excellence
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Chapter 3: Movers and Shakers—Nurturing the Success of ERG Leaders
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Chapter 4: The 4C Model™—A Holistic Approach Toward ERG Excellence
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Chapter 5: Career Pillar—Turning ERGs into a Talent Engine
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Chapter 6: Community Pillar—Collaboration and External Outreach
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Chapter 7: Culture Pillar—Building a Culture of Excellence and Belonging
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Chapter 8: Commerce Pillar—No Longer an Underutilized Business Asset
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Chapter 9: ERG Analytics—Data-Driven Insights
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Chapter 10: ERG Metrics-That-Matter—Measuring ERG Impact and Excellence
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Chapter 11: High Performers and High Potentials—ERGs and Talent Management
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Chapter 12: Strategic Planning—Using the Google Maps Approach
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Chapter 13: Next-Generation ERGs—The ERG Excellence Manifesto
