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A Day of Insightful Discussions on How ERGs Add Value to Business Dear Colleagues and Friends, I'm delighted to share the success of our recent event hosted by WAVE (gender representation-focused Employee Resource Group) at Shell, in collaboration with ALLY Energy, where we explored the significant impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on business success. The energy and engagement from all participants were truly inspiring, and I’m grateful to have facilitated such meaningful conversations. The day kicked off with a warm welcome and introduction from me, followed by Aretha Broughton Lewis, PMP, WAVE National President's wonderful overview of WAVE’s journey from its founding by 12 women in 1991 to its remarkable growth over the decades. Marco Martinez from CenterPoint Energy then delivered a powerful keynote on how ERGs drive business success, deeply resonating with the audience. Our "Five Minutes that Matter" session featured four incredible speakers sharing their ERG success stories in a TedX format. Special thanks to Caitlin Shaw, Xchelsia Jennings, Gwen Philibert, and Robin Evans, CM, PMP, for showcasing how ERGs foster inclusion and drive change within their organizations. After a brief break, we dove into a dynamic panel discussion and roundtable activity, moderated by Katie Mehnert of ALLY. Katie highlighted the collective effort behind building ALLY as a significant ERG over the past decade, emphasizing the importance of relationships and creating safe spaces for growth. Our esteemed panelists, Joanna Graham, MS HRM, SPHR, from Worley and Natalia Mendoza from Woodside, shared valuable insights on driving ERG impact, fostering leadership, and advancing ERG maturity. They stressed the importance of consistent DEI messaging, structural support, leadership development, and strategic partnerships in policy development, underscoring the transformative role of ERGs in shaping inclusive workplace cultures. The table topic session that followed allowed participants to dive deeper into specific ERG-related questions, with each table offering rich insights on maximizing ERG impact. It was fantastic to see the active engagement and exchange of strategies among participants. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the speakers, panelists, and participants for their enthusiasm and contributions. Sincere thanks to Laura C Aiken and Kevin McMinn for working behind the scene and coordinating all the details to make the event possible. This event was a resounding success because of you. Let’s build on these conversations and continue to work together to create impactful ERGs that drive positive change in our organizations. Looking forward to our continued collaboration and the exciting journey ahead! #shell #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityinclusion #poweringprogress #wave #shellusa #EverybodyForward #ALLYEnergy #BestEnergyWorkplaces
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