Welcome to 2026.
Out with the old, in with the new, as they say. That includes a new rule from the NCUA requiring federally insured credit unions to have written succession plans for key roles, including the leadership team and board of directors. With that in mind, this week’s content on CreditUnions.com is all about succession planning, skills and talent development, and how the industry is creating the next generation of credit union leaders.
Check out of coverage of:
- How Patelco revamped its succession planning strategy well beyond the C-suite.
- The top challenges to developing leadership capabilities.
- Four credit unions’ strategies for overcoming the AI skills gap.
- What the gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in the boardroom means for credit unions.
- How the NCUA’s succession planning rule elevates the strategic role of credit union boards.
What about you? How is your credit union addressing succession planning and recruitment? Drop us a line and we could feature your story on CreditUnions.com.