Impact Through Programming

 

Chicago United is the premier thought leader in advancing inclusion. Our year-long program series provides platforms for attendees to learn, collaborate and engage with peers, and ultimately lead transformative change throughout Chicago’s business ecosystem.

C-Suite Sessions

Confidential, peer-to-peer, host-facilitated forums that discuss the issues and challenges critical to implementing bold actions that develop, advance, and sustain an inclusive culture.

Attend if you are:

  • A member of Chicago United’s CEO Council, including senior leaders within a Member Company who has company-wide responsibility.

Wednesday, April 24

C-Suite Session: Healthcare


Tuesday, June 18

C-Suite Session: Venture Capital


Tuesday, September 17

C-Suite Session: Professional Services


Wednesday, October 9

C-Suite Session: Energy

DIVERSITY OFFICER ROUNDTABLE SERIES

Peer-to-peer learning sessions facilitated by executives responsible for their organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, that investigate current trends and leading practices for less common challenges.

Attend if you are:

  • A Human Resources Executive
  • A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
  • A business leader responsible for inclusive talent development

April 2024

Sharing Best Practices


May 2024

Sharing Best Practices


September 2024

Sharing Best Practices


October 2024

Sharing Best Practices

EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP SYMPOSIUM 

Chicago United convenes Employee Resource Group Leaders through this series of programming to create an incomparable peer-to-peer learning experience. Participating Senior-level ERGs will learn from thought-leaders and experts as they share actionable strategies towards systemic change and cultural inclusiveness.

Attend if you are:

  • A Chief Human Resources Officer/Chief Diversity Officer
  • An Executive or Senior Human Resources professional responsible for resourcing and/or developing ERGs
  • An ERG Executive Sponsor
  • An ERG Chair/Leader

May 2024 

Preventing Burnout and Succession Planning


September 2024

Allyship Across ERGs

MID-LEVEL MANAGER SERIES

Programming that equip Mid-level Managers with the leadership skills to build collaborative and effective teams and further impact their organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Attend if you are:

  • CII Corporate Guide
  • Employee Resource Group Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company

Thursday, April 25 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Lisa Harrell, Chief Human Resource Officer, Cleveland Avenue
Hosted by Wintrust


Thursday, June 13 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Building a Trauma Informed Workplace


Thursday, October 10 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Fostering Leadership Agility

EMERGING LEADER SERIES

Chicago United works to empower young, diverse
professionals to accelerate their careers and advance multiracial leadership within their organizations. This series features Chicago United Business Leaders of Color who assess the tools necessary to navigate corporate culture toward career advancement.

Attend if you are:

  • CII Fellow
  • Employee Resource Group Member/Leader
  • Employee of a Chicago United Member Company

May 2024 

Creating Your Leadership Blueprint


July 2024 

Building Your Brand as a Leader


Thursday, September 26 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

What's My Leadership Style?
Hosted by McDonald's

BUSINESS LEADERS OF COLOR (BLC) SERIES

Through the Business Leaders of Color (BLC) Series, Chicago United identifies innovative, global thinkers and unites them to share insights on corporate board governance. Programming in this series connects BLCs to corporate opportunities and provides a platform to engage with accomplished and diverse Chicago-area business executives.

Attend if you are:

  • A Chicago United Business Leader of Color

Thursday, April 25 

Introduction to Corporate Governance


Tuesday, June 25 

Creating an Impressive Corporate Board Bio


Tuesday, September 24

Connecting to Board Opportunities


Thursday, October 24 

Board Service: Private vs. Public Companies