Leading a disability ERG/Network in a large organisation is complex terrain and successful disability ERG/Network leaders know that they can’t do it alone. 

They are forever talent spotting in their quest to grow their network’s reach and influence. 

They also know that handing over their role to those that come behind them is important and that robust succession planning helps to build stability and continuity.

This month we invite you to consider:

• How do you spot and nurture new talent?
• What support do new disability ERG/Network leaders need to thrive? 
• How can the leaders (or former leaders) of mature ERG/Networks mentor new leaders?

New resource for new or aspiring disability ERG/Network leaders

This month we look forward to supporting you to equip your fire starters by sharing ten action points for new disability ERG/Network leaders.

Peer Leadership Roundtables

One of the most valuable aspects of PurpleSpace membership is the opportunity to build your leadership capacity via quality conversation with other disability ERG/Network leaders.

Each month we convene groups of disability ERG/Network leaders to stimulate discussion on the issues that matter most to our members.

Connect with your peers during these interactive one-hour sessions for disability ERG/Network leaders. These sessions are a great way to share good practice and challenges, swap ideas and build your ERG/Network leadership capacity. 

We have two sessions to choose from to explore how you spot and nurture new talent:

• 6 July 08:00 – 09:00 GMT (19:00 – 20:00 ACT)

• 20 July 16:00 – 17:00 GMT (11:00 – 12:00 AST)

Resources and Recommendations 

Tap into our Networkology know-how and check out some of the external learning that links into this leadership lesson:

• 10 Point Plan for Network Leaders While the steps will be helpful for those in the process of setting up an ERG/Network or those who are thinking of doing it, it will also be a useful reference point for organisations that have had an ERG/Network for some time and are looking to refresh their structure or activities.
• Our Employee Network or Resource Group Leader Role Description template helps you think through the range of tasks that might be involved, depending on the type of ERG/Network you have.
• First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy. Lessons on how to start a movement happen from start to finish, in under 3 minutes.