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Board Succession Planning: An Opportunity for Strategic Progress

4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on March 20. 2023. Succession planning is like exercise.  Everyone knows that they SHOULD do it and that it helps prevent future problems, but it can be hard to prioritize.  NCUA is working to provide some motivation.  If the proposed … Continued

4 Components of Scenario Planning

9 minute read – Every day we have critical conversations with our clients about a range of topics from financial modeling to strategic planning.  Something we hear more and more executives discuss is the importance of scenario planning for their institution in this current environment.  After receiving great feedback on this blog, we have decided … Continued

4 Proven Tips to Create FOMO Around ALCO Meetings

4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on November 7, 2022. Asset/Liability Committee meetings are an opportunity to create compelling collaborations that are interesting, relevant, and result in better member value and better asset/liability management – AND you get to check the compliance box.  If … Continued

Bringing Younger Customers Into Your Organization

4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on September 19, 2022. Targeting younger customers is so common that you could say it’s ubiquitous, but the reasons why are often fuzzy.  Gaining traction with this group in a way that benefits both younger people and … Continued

Approach Talent Challenges As If They’re Permanent

4 minute read – The competition for talent has been raging for the past few years.  While it seemed to come to a head after the pandemic, the demographic underpinnings have been at play for decades.  As teams work to meet today’s talent challenges, approaching the situation as if it’s permanent can recast the thinking, … Continued

Connecting Strategy, Measures of Success, and Actions

4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on June 1, 2022. It can be a struggle for boards and other stakeholders to consistently connect the organization’s actions and measures of success to its strategy.  The strategy that was decided on during planning may become … Continued

Market Forces Have Raised the Stakes for ODP – Things to Consider

4 minute read – Competitive pressure on Overdraft Protection (ODP) has become immense.  What started as an incoming tide in mid-2021, has turned into a tsunami of pressure at the start of 2022 as more financial institutions are creating market pressure by completely revamping their position with respect to these types of fees. The growing … Continued

Is Secondary Capital a Good Strategic Fit for Your Credit Union?

4 minute read – Many CFOs and leadership teams of eligible credit unions are evaluating whether secondary capital might be a strategic fit for their business models.   Here are two scenarios to consider:  Scenario 1 – We want to continue to grow and expand our markets  Consider a credit union that has robust growth in their current markets and has … Continued