Pride Network Lead project is co-funded by the European Commission Erasmus+ KA2 programme and aimed to create, promote and test a new standard for the professional role of the “Pride Network Lead”, which will support the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the work environment and which will build the openness for Diversity & Inclusion within the organisations. Thus, the project is focused on the area of providing solutions and tools enabling the development of leaders of employee networks supporting the inclusion of LGBTQ + people (Pride Networks). Indeed, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work in the organization, but there are some standards in this field that are still needed. This challenge is pan European and can be solved by the different experiences of partner countries, and this project aims to strengthen ERGs using the appropriate methods and tools.

It will last 24 months 01/10/2022 – 30/09/2024

Objective

The main objective of the project is to develop and establish the professional role of the “Pride Network Lead”. Indeed, it can foster the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the workplace and strengthen the policies of diversity & inclusion within the organizations.

Results

Professional profile of the Pride Network Lead role – competence requirements, key tasks, efficiency assessment

Description of the selection process of the Pride Network Lead – competence validation tools and a competency-based internal recruitment process

Guidelines for the implementation of a new role in organizations

Development Program

Trainer's manual

Pride Network Lead Handbook

Pride Network Lead Toolbox

Development Kit

Action Plan for implementing the Pride Network Lead”- a description of the necessary actions from the moment of making a decision on the appointment of a new role

The microlearning film addressed to decision makers “The Pride Network Lead – an internationally recognised role for building the openness for LGBTQIA+ people”

A set of materials promoting the new role

News

Towards a Future of Inclusion and Diversity

Towards a Future of Inclusion and Diversity

The Pride Network Lead project concluded at the end of September 2024, marking the end of a transformative journey. Launched to create, promote, and test a new standard for the role of "Pride Network Lead," the project has worked tirelessly to support LGBTQ+ inclusion...

Consortium presents the Third Project Newsletter

Consortium presents the Third Project Newsletter

Project Partners are glad to present the third newsletter of the  Pride Network Lead project, marking an exciting phase as the initiative nears its conclusion. This newsletter reflects on the critical milestones achieved, showcasing the consortium's dedication to...

The Last Training Time

The Last Training Time

After two years of collaboration and working together, the final training of the Pride Network Lead project took place in Palermo, a training for the consortium to understand how to make the best use of the complex materials created during the project.  The training...

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