ERG Toolkit1 (1) - Flipbook - Page 21
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STEP 9: CHALLENGES
If faced with challenges during development, implementation, or maintenance,
identify the root causes and then take steps to reduce or eliminate them.
As a group, members should take
the following steps:
Define the challenge
Analyze the cause
Explore solutions
Decide whether the challenge is
worth solving
Take action to overcome the
challenge
Consider the necessary steps to
avoid similar challenges
Examples of challenges may include:
Obtaining senior level support
Recruiting employees
Maintaining member
participation
Managing work schedules
Addressing meeting conflicts
Securing funding
Dealing with lack of resources
Increasing membership
Use the following SWOT Analysis Matrix to better explore solutions. Here's the
editable version: link.
Strengths
1. Strong commitment from current
members to support initiatives.
2. Diverse skill sets among members that
can be leveraged for problem-solving.
3. Clear communication channels for
sharing ideas and feedback.
4. Established processes for conducting
meetings and generating ideas.
Opportunities
1. Potential to engage senior leadership by
showcasing ERG successes.
2. Partnerships with other ERGs for resource
sharing and joint initiatives.
3. Utilization of technology for virtual
meetings to increase member participation.
4. Growing awareness of diversity and
inclusion initiatives within the industry.
Weaknesses
1. Limited senior-level support for ERG
initiatives.
2. Challenges in recruiting new employees
to participate.
3. Inconsistent member participation due to
varying work schedules.
4. Resource constraints limiting the scope of
initiatives.
Threats
1. Competing priorities within the
organization affecting ERG support.
2. Employee burnout leading to reduced
participation.
3. Economic constraints impacting funding
availability.
4. Resistance to change among employees
regarding ERG objectives.
Analysis of the Matrix
R
EG
Strengths and Opportunities (SO): Use the members’ commitment and diverse skill sets to
engage senior leadership by demonstrating the ERG’s impact on employee satisfaction
and inclusion.
Strengths and Threats (ST): Use clear communication channels to keep stakeholders
informed and involved.
Weaknesses and Opportunities (WO): Showcase successful initiatives and collaborate with
other ERGs to attract new members and obtain senior-level support.
Weaknesses and Threats (WT): Focus on inconsistent member participation by exploring
flexible meeting options and prioritizing member well-being to reduce burnout.
employee resource group
