Thursday ERG Summit

The Summit is a premier event that helps professionals from Asian Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) across the country elevate their companies by taking their ERGs to the next level. Speakers will focus on how to invigorate a company’s ERG so it bolsters the company’s strategic business objectives.

Please note: An additional ticket required to attend the Executive Luncheon portion of the ERG Summit. This luncheon is not included in a Convention Pass. However, all afternoon ERG Summit panels are included in the Convention pass. All ERG Summit activities including the Executive Luncheon are included in the ERG Summit / Thursday Day Pass.

September 4, 2014

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ERG SUMMIT EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON: 11:30am – 1:00pm

Panel Title:
An Executive Approach to ERGs

What does it take to successfully implement Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at your organization? How to gain leverage and commitment to ERGs from sponsors and leadership? Hear from Executive Leadership who will share key insights from their own companies on how to align ERG approach to overall business strategy and create successful outcomes.

Rosie Cofre
Global Employee Resource Organization Strategist
Cisco Systems

Dan Ellerman
Director, Diversity and Inclusion
Northrop Grumman

Janice Parks
Senior Director
Global Inclusion & Community Engagement
McDonald’s Corporation

NETWORKING BREAK

AFTERNOON SESSION I: 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Panel Title:
Developing and Maximizing Your ERG – from Members to Metrics

This panel will focus on key questions that ERGs have – from how to charter, grow your membership, determine activities, and effectively communicate accomplishments.

Kelley Johnson
Divisional Vice President, Diversity and Emerging Talent
JCPenney

Lynn Lu
Senior Vice President, Area Executive
Bank of America

Michael Mau
Executive Staff Officer, Center for Mission Diversity & Inclusion
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

COFFEE BREAK

AFTERNOON SESSION II: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Session Title:
Best Practices Showcase & ERG Strategic Planning Session

This working session will allow attendees to focus on the development of their own ERGs. Through an “ERG Showcase”, facilitators will lead ERG members and leaders to share best practices at their own companies, and will guide participants through exercises with key takeaways that will ultimately contribute to the strategic planning of their own ERGs. This session will be kickstarted with wisdom and knowledge from Mr. Erby L. Foster, Jr., Director of Diversity & Inclusion, The Clorox Company.

Erby L. Foster, Jr.
Director of Diversity & Inclusion
The Clorox Company

For more information about the ERG Summit, please contact Ms. Farzana Nayani, Director of ERG Relations, NAAAP National at farzana.nayani@naaap.org.