Communications Committee Crash Course

Join us for the Fall 2026 Crash Course

Celebrating employee ownership means recognizing the value that every team member brings to the table, by creating a workplace where collaboration thrives, contributions are valued, and everyone shares in the rewards of success. That connection doesn't happen by accident. A well-run communication committee is the engine that makes it possible. This four-week course gives committee members and leaders a practical toolkit to build, run, and sustain an effective ESOP communication committee.

The NCEO's flagship communications committee training and networking program prepares both seasoned and novice communications committees to thrive in their employee-owned companies. Each 90 minute session will feature 45 minutes of facilitator-led learning, a 30-minute peer breakout session, and 15 minutes of wrap-up discussion/Q&A.

WEEK 1 | Building (or Rebuilding) the Foundation: Charter, Team Design and Member Selection

WEEK 2 | Employee Ownership Education & Communication Strategy - What to Say, When to Say It, and How to Make It Land

WEEK 3 | Ownership Culture and Business Literacy - Helping Employee-Owners Connect the Dots

WEEK 4 | Sustaining Momentum - Alignment, Measurement, and Resilience

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design a structured, sustainable communication committee—including charter, member selection criteria, and onboarding process that fits their company's size and culture.
• Build a year-round employee ownership education and communication strategy that meets employees where they are, from new hires to long-tenured employee-owners.
• Measure and strengthen committee effectiveness over time by aligning with leadership, closing ownership perception gaps, and sustaining engagement through change.

Please note: The communications committee crash course is only open to employee-owned companies. Any service provider firms, even if employee-owned, will have their registration canceled and refunded.

You can earn up to 6 hours of SHRM credit for attending all four live sessions.

As we celebrate employee ownership, let’s remember: when your employees succeed, the whole company succeeds. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your committee's skills and connect with your peers in the employee ownership community. See you online later this year. 

Q: If I have a scheduling conflict, are the live sessions recorded so that I can watch them later?

A: Yes, all sessions will be recorded and available to those who cannot attend live sessions. Participation is encouraged as the breakout format cannot be recorded.

Q: How many sessions are there?    

A: 4 sessions total.

Q: How long is each session?

A: Each session is approximately 90 minutes on average.

Q: Cost for each registration?

A: $450 for each individual registration ($600 for non-members) for the full course.

Q: How do we log in to live sessions?

A: Zoom Invite links to each email address in our registration list before each session. For groups with multiple registrants, please send the Events Team (eventhelp@nceo.org) a full list of emails for all those attending the live sessions.

Q: How do I access the sessions after registration?

A: One week before the first session, you will be sent a calendar invite with a link to the live training. Post-event, after each session, you will be sent an email with follow-up resources and a recording.

This seminar is eligible for 6 SHRM hours. You must sign in to the meeting and engage in the discussion live each week to receive full credit. CE certificates will be sent out at the end of the course. 

There are no prerequisites or advanced preparation required for this introductory-level session.

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

For more information on the types of Continuing Education Credit offered please visit Continuing Education Credits for Meeting and Webinar Attendees.