The Verbate Foundational Training cohort was super eye-opening as I dive deeper into my ERG leadership journey. Prior to my current role and company, I had no ERG experience. By the time I joined my current company, ERGs had been dormant for a couple years and ERG management just fell under a couple departments as side work. So when I started supporting ERGs get off the ground, including the LGBTQ+ ERG I co-lead, my manager and I had to kind of just figure it out. 

This cohort was super helpful in understanding the ins and outs of what it takes to have a successful ERG program, even for a smaller company who may still be establishing the groups. It gave me something to aspire to and create goals for my company. On top of that, the community of leaders was helpful in understanding context and hearing what worked and what didn't. You learn a lot from the resources, but the community helped show it in practice and give unique ideas of how to apply what we have learned. I highly recommend the Verbate training to other ERG leaders, and will be pushing ERG leaders at my own company to take advantage of the opportunity.

Over the last four weeks I've gained an extensive understanding of how to manage a successful ERG. Not only did I get access to a ton of amazing resources, but the Verbate platform is amazing for networking and collaborating. I am so beyond grateful for this opportunity and am so excited to use the knowledge I've gained here in my organization. Thank you Anisha and Armen for such a wonderful experience!

This program absolutely exceeded my expectations! From the very first class, I was blown away by Anisha and Armen's deep understanding of this space. They addressed our unspoken questions and provided practical frameworks and best practices to elevate our ERG programs. 

The Resource library is one of the best I’ve seen, giving me new tools that we can use in our organization. The course was well -structured, easy to follow, and incredibly impactful. When you work in the ERG space you have a lot of questions like, “Am I doing this right? How to we engage employees? Are we even making a difference?" This course will not only put your mind at ease but also empower you with new ideas and tools that are designed to propel you forward. I loved connecting with other passionate ERG leaders in the breakout rooms. It was nice to have real conversations about our shared challenges and learn from other amazing, caring people. 

I highly recommend Verbate to anyone who is interested in taking their ERG program to the next level. It is worth way more than the investment. Verbate is a catalyst for enhancing your organizational impact.

Verbate was the answer to exactly what Jazz was looking for! Our ERG volunteers were craving tools and resources to support their passion, and Verbate provided a space and platform to allow our team to engage in a meaningful way that we believe will have a lasting impact. 

The Foundational Training cohort was the perfect jumpstart that provided our group with the confidence to lead their respective ERGs, as well as pride in the work they have done thus far. We look forward to leveraging the community as the year progresses, and truly value the opportunity to connect with other ERG leaders to learn (and shamelessly snag their great ideas - ha). 

I would 100% recommend Verbate to any organization or ERG Leader seeking to equip, empower, and strengthen the work they are doing in the DEIB space.

The time with Verbate had been an excellent experience for our company’s ERG Leadership teams, and I’ve found the time to be extremely beneficial. 

While many companies attempt to improve the output of ERGs, Verbate has targeted the “secret sauce” to really make a difference with their sessions by connecting leaders and enabling real world connections. Highly recommend

Anisha and Armen have done a fantastic job facilitating a space where ERG leaders from around the world can connect and work together to grow, and the course has been invaluable in my development as a leader. I recently stepped into a new role as the president of my company's DEI ERG, and I would not have had the confidence to take on this challenge without the help and support of the Verbate community. Highly recommend the course to anyone looking for resources to strengthen their leadership skills.

Being a part of Verbate's training cohort has been an invaluable experience for me. As a new ERG manager, having access to Verbate's templates/resources, and a community of individuals who are in similar roles to me has given me the confidence I needed as I venture into my first year in the job. 

Armen and Anisha make themselves extremely accessible, are always looking to improve the Verbate experience and make being a part of their community easy and user-friendly. I am so excited to invite more leaders in my company to be a part of future cohorts. I can't recommend this program more!

Verbate's ERG Leadership Growth Program has created substantial impact for the leaders of our internal Communities. They've gained foundational knowledge, best practices, and frameworks to use in their leadership roles, which has enabled them to align their strategies with larger business objectives.

Additionally, they've been able to join a global network of ERG leaders, all working to build similar solutions in their respective workplaces for the communities they represent. Having access to professionals who are also leading internal employee networks provides a level of collaboration and community that is deeply needed in this space, which is why I'm grateful for Verbate creating this program.

The Verbate community is so powerful because I felt un-alone in my feelings (and reality!) that my organization has a long way to go in terms of making our ERGs more engaged in and effective - and isn't that feeling of togetherness what ERGs are all about?! While we are *almost* starting from square one at my organization, I feel much better equipped to take on management and maintenance of ERGs after attending Verbate's workshops, because of the resources provided, and due to the ongoing community aspect of the program. I'd highly recommend Verbate's program to any person or organization looking to truly add value to, and create impact by, their ERGs.

As an ERG and DEI&B program manager, I have received feedback from our leads on how the ERG Leadership Community & Program has influenced their strategic thinking. They report that the sessions offered in-depth strategies for planning, structuring, and advancing ERG initiatives that they hadn't previously contemplated. The success measurement framework was particularly appreciated, with the ERG Lead Performance Review worksheet earning special praise. This program allows ERG leaders to reflect on their accomplishments and skills gained within the group. Our leads believe this data can be used to emphasize the career benefits of an ERG, thereby encouraging more participation.

Going into the first week, I knew I would learn a lot, but I wasn't ready for how truly prepared I would be after the program ended. I'm a fairly new ERG Chair and always feel as though I could be doing more for my group, but this program really helped me gather a lot of insight and resources to better lead my ERG. Meeting other ERG leaders was a huge part of why I wanted to be involved, as networking really comes in handy. It was great learning different ideas, meeting structures, opinions, things that work, and things that don't work from my fellow ERG Chairs. I hope to apply a lot of what I've learned, but especially the suggestions on gaining more engagement from my ERG members. I only wish the program could've been a week longer!

I found out feeling safe in your group is huge. I didn't fully appreciate the reality of this fact until hearing things shared in our breakout sessions. I'm an ally for several ERG's and did not fully appreciate the fact that others could resent my participation. So, groups should plan for members only meetings and ally included meetings as well. (To truly grow and make a difference we all need allies).

When I joined the Verbate ERG Leadership Cohort, I only expected to enhance my know-how to better serve my internal community of ERGs in my organization. However, I found something else: a supportive community of inspiring individuals who are leading in different capacities the change within their organizations. In a safe space for DEI leaders and aspiring ones to meet up, Verbate's program helped me to get better on advising established and brand new ERGs in my organization. I learned from the rest of cohort members' experiences and got answers to questions such as how to set the foundations and get buy-in for a very first Global ERG, thanks to Verbate team!

Thanks to the Verbate ERG Leadership Growth Program, I had an incredible learning experience that exceeded my expectations. The program provided a unique opportunity to gain insights from knowledgeable hosts and guest speakers as well as fellow Chairs and Program Managers. The sessions struck a perfect balance between theory, practical examples, and interactive breakout rooms, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the topics. What truly set this program apart was its action-oriented approach, enabling me to immediately apply the acquired knowledge and tools. As a result, I now feel significantly more confident in my ability to effectively support Showpad's Pride ERG. I am grateful for the valuable lessons and skills I obtained through this program.

Participating in the Verbate program has provided me with the tools I need as a leader to better support my ERG community, as well as provided me with a community of peers I can go to with questions, to talk to or learn from. I'm grateful to have had this opportunity to grow!

I learned so much during these sessions. They were extremely thought provoking and useful to my role. I have already been able to bring the knowledge and ideas back to my ERG to implement better methods.