DivERGe
ERG Leadership Program
Advance enterprise-ready, sustainable ERG leadership.
Cohort 2026 Details
Status
Registration for the 2026 Cohort opens April 2026
Format
Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual)
Location & Program Dates
In-Person Executive Immersion: Charlotte, NC | August 8–9, 2026
Virtual Application: Monthly October 2026 – April 2027
divERGe is ALPFA’s enterprise-ready leadership program for Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders. The program is designed to equip ERGs with the strategy, tools, and influence needed to operate as drivers of business value, talent development, and organizational impact.
Delivered through a multi-phase experience, divERGe combines immersive learning, executive coaching, and peer collaboration. Participants strengthen their ability to align ERG strategy with business priorities, influence senior stakeholders, and translate ERG leadership into measurable outcomes and career-relevant leadership capability.
- Enterprise-Ready ERG Leadership Development: The curriculum focuses on positioning ERGs as strategic assets strengthening governance, sponsorship, and alignment with business and talent priorities.
- Applied Strategy, Tools, and Frameworks: Participants work with practical templates, planning tools, and governance models designed to professionalize ERG operations and support long-term sustainability.
- Executive Presence, Influence, and Advocacy: divERGe develops the skills ERG leaders need to communicate strategically, secure executive sponsorship, and influence decision-making across the organization.
- Applied Practice & Reinforcement: Learning is delivered through immersive in-person sessions and sustained virtual engagement, ensuring insights are applied directly to participants’ ERG and organizational contexts.
- Cohort-Based ERG Leadership Community: Participants learn alongside ERG leaders from multiple industries, building a trusted peer network that supports collaboration, accountability, and shared problem-solving beyond the program.
- Enterprise-Ready ERG Strategy & Governance: How ERGs evolve from activity-based groups into enterprise-aligned structures. Participants examine governance models, role clarity, succession planning, and strategic alignment with business and talent priorities.
- ERGs as Business Drivers & Talent Accelerators: How ERGs contribute to recruitment, retention, leadership pipelines, and organizational performance. This topic focuses on positioning ERGs as strategic partners and articulating their business value to senior stakeholders.
- Executive Influence, Sponsorship, and Stakeholder Alignment: How ERG leaders build credibility and influence across the organization. Participants strengthen executive presence, advocacy, and sponsorship strategies to elevate ERG visibility and impact.
- Data-Driven ERG Leadership & Impact Measurement: How ERG leaders measure, communicate, and scale impact. This topic emphasizes KPIs, dashboards, ROI storytelling, and translating ERG activity into executive-ready insights.
- Sustainable ERG Leadership & Career Mobility: How ERG leadership translates into long-term impact and professional growth. Participants focus on leadership sustainability, avoiding burnout, leveraging ERG experience for career advancement, and building future-ready ERG leadership pipelines.
Participant Impact:
Across multiple cohorts, divERGe has demonstrated consistent impact in strengthening enterprise-ready ERG leadership and organizational alignment.
- 98% of participants would recommend divERGe to other ERG leaders
- 90% reported high confidence in applying divERGe lessons directly to their organization’s goals
Participants consistently report increased strategic confidence, stronger executive influence, and improved ability to position ERGs as contributors to measurable business and talent outcomes.
Who Should Attend
divERGe is designed for ERG leaders and corporate professionals responsible for workforce engagement, talent development, and organizational strategy. The program is well suited for ERG chairs, steering committee members, executive sponsors, and professionals supporting ERG operations who are seeking to strengthen strategic alignment, governance, and enterprise impact. divERGe welcomes both individual participants and employer-sponsored cohorts.
Program Fee: $3,000
The program fee provides full access to the divERGe. development experience and the ALPFA Convention. This includes participation in all divERGe on-site sessions, full Convention access, and continued engagement through virtual sessions and coaching with divERGe. Faculty.
Learn more about the ALPFA Convention Here.
Here is why you should join DivERGe:
Practical Skills Development
Leadership and Management Growth
Tools for Innovation and Adaptation
Collaborative Networks
Holistic Impact
Program Registration
DivERGe registration is part of the Premium Professional Pass, which includes:
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Onsite Program: An intensive two-day experience designed to empower ERG leaders and members.
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Virtual Professional Development Workshops and Coaching: Post-onsite sessions designed to support the ongoing development of ERG leaders and advance organizational goals.
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Pass to the ALPFA Convention: Full access to the Career Fair, workshops, plenary sessions, select receptions, and networking opportunities.
Part I : Pre-Convention Programming
During this two-day immersive program, participants engage in hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and structured networking.
Part II: ALPFA Convention
Participants gain full access to the convention, where they connect with peers, industry leaders, and corporate partners. The convention experience reinforces pre-convention lessons and offers opportunities to showcase and refine ERG initiatives.
Part III: Virtual Learning
The virtual phase continues the program’s impact with quarterly sessions designed to deepen participants’ knowledge. This phase also integrates tailored coaching sessions, providing expert guidance to help participants apply what they’ve learned and cultivate thriving ERG cultures.
BY THE END OF THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL:
Design and Execute ERG Strategies
Develop actionable plans that align with organizational goals and foster measurable impact.
Enhance Leadership Capabilities
Lead with greater confidence and effectiveness, building skills that benefit your ERG and overall team management.
Utilize Data to Drive Decisions
Apply metrics and insights to refine ERG initiatives and demonstrate their value to stakeholders.
Navigate the Evolving Landscape
Stay ahead of changing priorities while positioning your ERG as a critical asset for innovation and retention.
Foster a Culture of Engagement
Build inclusive, thriving teams by motivating members and encouraging collaboration.
Advance Your Career
Leverage transferable skills, including strategic planning, communication, and decision-making, to elevate your professional contributions.
