Analytics For Action
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
Credit unions and every other business vertical are investing in the tools and talent to slice, dice, and deliver on the potential stored in their consumer data. Call it business intelligence. Call it member analytics. There are more names, too, for the rapidly developing techniques and technology used to drive better decision-making and improve internal
An interactive graphic by Callahan & Associates highlights ROM leaders by state. Who’s tops in your state?
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union redirects incentive payouts on ancillary loan services to contribute to foundation funding.
Top-Level Takeaways A formal program at Wings Financial teaches participants to be resident BI experts within their business unit. The program length for participants is based on the needs and request of the business units. Wings Financial Credit Union ($4.7B, Apple Valley, MN) reformed its business intelligence and analytics team two years ago with the
A loan doesn’t have to be massive to be mighty. These high-impact programs have an outsize effect on members and communities.
Mike Lindberg leads a team that unifies business intelligence and focuses on returning value to the members of Wings Financial.
The CEO of Affinity Plus discusses the importance of transparency, the benefit of leading a different kind of team, and the power behind the movement’s voices.
An updated LOS operating system prompted TruStone Financial to re-evaluate its own loan processes.
New economic realities pushed SouthPoint Financial to expand into other segments of its loan portfolio. Here’s how it handled the exponential growth that followed.

A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.

When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.

From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.

Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.

The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.

The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.

Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.

A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.