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Strategic plans should be developed in constructive partnership between a credit union’s board and senior management.
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It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
Trendwatch 4Q23
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Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest trends impacting credit unions in 2023. This webinar will explore key economic developments, credit union performance highlights, and innovative strategies to navigate slow growth while uncovering new opportunities. What You’ll Learn from 4Q23 Trendwatch Credit Union Strengths & Opportunities: Data-driven insights for growth and success. Industry-Wide
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The credit union jettisoned an outsourcing arrangement and hired more than 20 call center employees to unify retail and direct banking under a single member experience.
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This “recovering CFO” is embracing her new role of chief strategy and growth officer to help Blue FCU build on its blueprint for 2030.
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Callahan is helping leaders make the most of their time with stories meant to inspire creative, different thinking.
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Credit unions undertake all manner of certifications to improve their communities. Here’s how three of the most popular intersect.
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In uncertain times, credit unions that know their North Star are poised for success.
Exit Interview: Tom Berquist, BECU
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BECU’s longtime chief marketer helped build the cooperative’s considerable legacy as an industry leader.
Strategy Is A Governance Issue
Strategic plans should be developed in constructive partnership between a credit union’s board and senior management.
10 Steps To Better Business Intelligence
It takes the right people, the right tools, and the right processes to create a data-driven culture.
Trendwatch 4Q23
Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest trends impacting credit unions in 2023. This webinar will explore key economic developments, credit union performance ...
First Harvest Takes Charge Of Member Experience
The credit union jettisoned an outsourcing arrangement and hired more than 20 call center employees to unify retail and direct banking under a single member ...
Kim Alexander On Leadership
This “recovering CFO” is embracing her new role of chief strategy and growth officer to help Blue FCU build on its blueprint for 2030.
4 Pillars For 2024
Callahan is helping leaders make the most of their time with stories meant to inspire creative, different thinking.
By The Numbers: LICU, CDFI & Juntos Avanzamos
Credit unions undertake all manner of certifications to improve their communities. Here's how three of the most popular intersect.
Find Your Purpose, Find Your Path
In uncertain times, credit unions that know their North Star are poised for success.
Exit Interview: Tom Berquist, BECU
BECU’s longtime chief marketer helped build the cooperative’s considerable legacy as an industry leader.
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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.
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A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
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Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.
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The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
Planning For The Future: Ensuring Strong Boards And Leaders Through Succession Planning
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The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.
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CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
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At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
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Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
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