In this episode we take an inside look at a successful ERG with Toni Kirk and Courtland MacQueenette. They have both been Co-Chairs of the Bell African Ancestry Networking Group, known as BELL BAANG within their organization, Bell Flight. We will discuss their success as the longest running ERG at their organization. They picked up the torch and built on the foundation set by previous ERG leaders over 16 years ago. This in depth look at their ERG will educate and motivate other ERG leaders to continue leading the mission with commitment and focus. We will talk to them about building on the strong beginnings and how they have maintained excellence for their membership as they continue to evolve and grow.
Tony and Courtland are a great example of partnership in ERG leadership and how two people can work together to effectively spearhead these important employee groups. Although, Courtland has finished his term, we brought them together so they can give valuable advice to other ERG leaders to make an impact and maintain momentum.
Guest Bios:
Tony Kirk is a career engineer who has a passion for serving others in his community. As an engineer, Tony has spent the bulk of his time as a Stress Analyst for several different aircraft across a couple of different companies. Most recently he has taken on a role as a project engineer helping to create and manage engineering staffing and demand forecasting tools for Bell. Outside of his primary role he enjoys working with the Bell African Ancestry Networking Group as a Co-Chair, as well as other social groups to serve the community both in and around the DFW area.
Courtland MacQueenette is an Engineering Specialist - Airframe Design Engineer, currently working on Bell's Virgin Galactic joint project productionizing commercial space flights. A native Fort Worth resident, Courtland grew up heavily invested in community service which led him to joining and leading the Eta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Texas Christian University. Courtland has been with Bell Flight for seven years. He was the Chair of Bell African Ancestry Networking Group (BAANG) ERG for three years. During his tenure, he focused his efforts on innovating processes and group structure for sustainability. Courtland led to the charge on restructuring ERGs at Bell. He is a servant leader who takes every opportunity to internalize feedback from his peers and mentors, while inspiring other leaders.
Show Notes:
Bell Flight
ERGs
Employer Support and Buy-In
Executive Sponsorship/ELT
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