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Build and Sustain Resource Groups

Enable resource groups to contribute to organizational strategy and belonging.

Many resource groups are formed organically by employees around shared identities or interests but often lack a clearly defined purpose or strategic direction. Without this foundation, it becomes more challenging to measure their success, demonstrate return on investment (ROI) or value of investment (VOI), and secure the funding needed to sustain them.

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Executive Summary

Critical Insight

Resource groups hold a unique purpose in every organization. Whether felt through deep human connections or seen in measurable strategic contributions, their impact elevates workplaces into flourishing communities grounded in belonging.

Impact & Result

Effective resource groups that are aligned with organizational goals and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals provide value to strategic priorities such as belonging, engagement, retention, and leadership development.

Research & Tools

1. Define resource group purpose and current state

Establish a clear view of the current state by aligning key players, defining purpose, and synthesizing data.

2. Align resource groups to deliver impact

Define group types, requirements, governance, resources, and HR’s role in ongoing support.

3. Establish metrics and plan for sustainment

Set goals, enable ongoing support, and measure impact to sustain and evolve groups over time.

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Workshop

Engage McLean & Company facilitators to lead your team through the Build and Sustain Resource Groups online workshop.

Need to accelerate your HR project?

Workshops offer an easy way to accelerate your project. If you are unable to do the project yourself, and a Guided Implementation isn't enough, we offer low-cost delivery of our project workshops. We take you through every phase of your project and ensure that you have a roadmap in place to complete your project successfully.

Workshops offer a structured 3-5 day session designed to help HR teams and organizations address specific challenges and implement HR best practices.

Guided Implementation

Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation, which gives you direct access to our world-class analysts who will connect with you at critical milestones to advise, coach, and ensure your project stays on track.

Guided Phases: Build and Sustain Resource Groups

Define resource group purpose and current state

Call 1

Discuss creating a cross-functional project team and developing an overarching resource group purpose statement.

Contributors

Courtney Carter, Director, Inclusive Culture, Belden
Clarice Colon, Vice President of Talent, Whole Foods
Kanetra Hights, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, C.H. Guenther & Son
Steven Hunter, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Levi Strauss & Co.
Amber Lawrence, Vice President, Opportunity & Engagement, Mortgage Bankers Association
Maria Malik, Senior Manager, Talent Development COE, Abdul Latif Jameel
Irene Njoroge Ilekendi, Human Resources Consultant – EDIB, City of Calgary
Dennis Tran, Speaker and Independent Consultant
Jackie Sam, Program Manager, Public Services Health & Safety Association
Ryna Young, Regional Head, Executive Search and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Knightsbridge Robertson Surette
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