EMPLOYEE NETWORK GROUP

The Chicago United Employee Network Group Forums are an opportunity for leaders of employee network groups (ENGs), human resource professionals, and members of senior management to share information, strategies and best practices around issues like organizing employee network groups; leveraging ENGs for professional growth and development; and the role of ENGs in corporate America. Presented twice annually, the half-day forums are no cost to attendees. Work at the Chicago United Forums helps build winning workforces and create more culturally competent work environments.

THE 2008 CHICAGO UNITED ENG FORUM

Synergy Matters: Employee Network Groups and Corporations Building Winning Workforces

JUNE 18, 2008
Blue Cross Blue Shield
300 East Randolph
Concourse Level
Chicago, Illinois

Overview

Chicago United has produced its Employee Network Group (ENG) Summit Series since 2004. The series has covered a wide variety of topics ranging from starting an ENG to aligning ENG objectives with the strategic objectives of its corporation. Also, it has addressed the value of ENGs and how to articulate that value, accomplish organizational goals and objectives, and run effectively.

This year, Chicago United has redesigned the Summit from a two-hour facilitated discussion to a half-day forum. The 2008 ENG Forum will take the dialog to the next level and address multiple topics in a series of group tabletop-discussions in the following areas: Refining the Business Case; Organizing Employee Network and/or Affinity Groups; Mobilizing Membership into Action; Enhancing Professional Development; Improving Succession Planning; Engaging Executive Leadership; and Measuring Effectiveness.

These topics will ensure a robust discussion and inspire the emergence of other important issues. At the conclusion of the tabletop discussions a representative from each group will provide a summary.

Value

The Employee Network Group Forum is a free half-day forum where leaders of ENGs, human resource professionals, and members of senior management have the opportunity to share information and strategies. Work at the Chicago United forum helps to build winning workforces and to create more culturally competent work environments. The only investment you make is your time.

Employee network groups are an important resource in building the next generation of leaders. As such, they have the potential to add significant value to its members and employers. Join us for the opportunity to take your ENG to the next level.

Who Should Attend

Chicago United designed this program with ENG members in mind. We encourage the participation of leaders of employee network groups, business networks and/or diversity leadership councils and sponsors. Members of the executive management team, senior-level managers, and human resource professionals are also encouraged to attend to explore the common strategic threads of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Schedule of Events