This course equips participants with the skills to effectively develop and utilise Employee Network Groups (ENGs) as powerful tools for promoting inclusivity within organisations.

Participants will learn techniques for building and sustaining effective employee networks, including the creation of safe and brave spaces that encourage open dialogue and collaboration.

The course highlights the importance of advancing organisational inclusivity by exploring the role of leadership and strategies for nurturing a culture that values diversity. Additionally, it inspires innovative thinking to help ENGs design initiatives and programmes that reflect the diverse identities and experiences of their members, while also addressing the unique needs of all employees. 

Participants will gain practical skills in planning, promoting, and delivering inclusive events, such as networking sessions, speaker series, and cultural celebrations, ensuring these activities are considerate of various intersecting identities. The course also provides tools and techniques for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of ENG activities, along with guidance on advocating for policy changes to support Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (EDE&I). Ultimately, the course emphasises the vital role of ENGs in driving the EDE&I business case and creating meaningful, organisation-wide change. 

Course Aims:

The overall aim of the course is to: 

• The course helps everyone understand how to effectively utilise employee network groups. 

• Review the advantages of efficient employee networks, methods for constructing these networks, and establishing safe and brave spaces within them. 

• It explores organisational inclusivity and the duties of leadership in advancing inclusivity, and tactics for strengthening employee networks.  

• The session will encouraging innovative thinking and ways ENG can develop initiatives and programs that reflect the diverse experiences and identities within the group. 

• Ways the ENG can create solutions around the diverse needs of all employees. 

• How to plan, promote, and execute successful events like networking sessions, speaker series, and cultural celebrations. 

• Ensure events are inclusive and considerate of various intersecting identities. 

• Provide ERG members with tools and techniques to evaluate their activities. 

• Educate ERG members on how to advocate for policy changes. 

• Lastly, the importance of supporting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDE&I) Business Case. 

This is offered as an interactive 2 hour workshop for up to 25 participants. To book, please contact info@diversitytrust.org.uk.