Inspiring, Engaging & Empowering A New Employee Resource Group Needs Thinking Out Of The Box Ideas

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Inspiring, engaging, and empowering a new parenting employee resource group (ERG) involves thinking outside the box to create a unique and impactful experience.

Here are some unusual tips to consider:

Parenting Hackathon:

Organise a “Parenting Hackathon” where members come together to brainstorm and develop creative solutions to common parenting challenges. Encourage innovative thinking and collaboration.

Parenting Book Club:

Create a parenting-themed book club where members read and discuss books related to various aspects of parenting, such as work-life balance, child development, or mindful parenting.

Reverse Mentoring:

Implement a reverse mentoring programme where experienced parents mentor newer parents, sharing insights on parenting while navigating their career journeys.

Themed Escape Room:

Host a parenting-themed escape room activity that combines problem-solving, teamwork, and parenting scenarios to engage and bond ERG members.

 

Parenting Showcase:

Organise a “Parenting Showcase” event where members share their unique parenting approaches, traditions, or cultural practices, fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Parenting Adventure Club:

Plan outdoor adventures that families can participate in together, such as hiking, camping, or nature exploration, promoting family bonding and well-being.

Storytelling Nights:

Arrange “Parenting Storytelling Nights” where members share their personal parenting experiences, challenges, and triumphs in a supportive and non-judgmental space.

Parenting Art Exhibition:

Encourage artistic expression by hosting a parenting-themed art exhibition featuring artwork created by ERG members and their families.

Parenting TED-Style Talks:

Invite guest speakers or ERG members to deliver short, TED-style talks on diverse parenting topics, sparking thought-provoking discussions.

Parenting Swap Meet:

Organise a “Parenting Swap Meet” where members can exchange gently used children’s items, books, or resources, promoting sustainability and community building.

Parenting Skill-Share:

Arrange skill-sharing sessions where members teach each other unique parenting skills, such as baby sign language, storytelling, or cooking kid-friendly meals.

Parenting Podcast Club:

Explore and discuss thought-provoking parenting podcasts during virtual or in-person meetups, fostering a sense of curiosity and learning.

Parenting Adventure Challenges:

Create a series of fun and creative parenting challenges that members can complete with their families, promoting bonding and shared experiences.

Family Recipe Exchange:

Host a family recipe exchange where members share favorite family recipes and cooking traditions, celebrating cultural diversity and culinary creativity.

Parenting Innovation Fair:

Organise a fair showcasing innovative parenting products, gadgets, and technologies that ERG members have found helpful in their parenting journey.

By incorporating these unusual tips, you can infuse your new parenting ERG with excitement, creativity, and a strong sense of community, making it a truly enriching and empowering experience for all members.

Get in touch if you’d like me to speak to your parenting ERG 

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