Executive Leadership: The Power of the Pause
Continuing her series on executive leadership, Alycia Meyers conveys the importance of stepping back and taking time to reflect and think before acting.
Top Five Reasons Your Credit Union Should Be Using Online Forms
Is your credit union taking advantage of online forms? Kristian Daniel argues you should be and explains what benefits they offer your members and your credit union.
The Temptations and Drawbacks of a Secondary Loan System
CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson discusses the draw of a secondary loan origination system and its promises of customization, specialization, and an increase in loan volumes. Should credit unions join in the trend or be wary of all they promise?
Why Latino Community Credit Union Matters Today
Chip Filson discusses the chartering of Latino Community Credit Union back in 2000 and the way in which it has since exemplified the foundation on which cooperatives are built.
When Will You Need Data-Driven Strategies?
Your credit union may not have a critical need for a data analyst right now, but should you really wait until race day to start working with data-driven strategies? Thomas Hull argues why you should get your credit union off the couch and start data training.
How to Build a Happy Workforce
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to making your employees happy, Amber Overla provides some great places to start along with a few ways to show your staff they’re appreciated.
Embrace Design Constraints Before They Become Flaws
Everything has constraints, especially in design. But a good designer doesn’t just work around design constraints, argues Travis Root, they learn to operate within them and use them to their advantage.
Socializing the Credit Union
Keegan Krajniak urges credit unions to take a step back from the new technology and streamlined processes and reflect on how they are investing in their communities and their members as people.
Are App Platforms the Future of Financial Services?
Chip Filson debates the self-service trend sweeping the financial industry and whether or not FinTech apps will take the place of brick and mortar in the future.
What is the Value of a Strategic Plan?
Chip Filson contemplates what value, if any, credit unions can find in strategic planning. And if there is value to be found, what’s the easiest way to get it out?
