7 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on November 22, 2021. We’re experiencing upheaval and uncertainty in the employment arena. One of the most common issues we’re hearing and talking about in strategic planning engagements is talent—more specifically, how to retain and engage the … Continued
7 minute read – It’s important for organizations to stick to their plans in order for strategic progress to occur. At the same time, the pace of change is driving a need to adapt faster. What’s the best way to approach decisions when faced with being flexible or staying the course? With the appropriate information … Continued
4 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on June 23, 2021. We often talk about personalization and connecting with the customer, especially as digital adoption grows, but there could be emerging opportunities that are not about forging direct relationships. Consumer behavior continues to shift, … Continued
4 minute read – We often see that people focus on investment labels (e.g., 3-year callable bond, 5-year callable bond, or 15-year MBS) when making investment decisions. This blog contains food for thought as you consider different investment alternatives. As we have said many times, your individual investment decisions should always be made in light … Continued
3 minute read – Banking as a Service (BaaS) is gaining more attention as FinTechs and non-financial companies look for opportunities to provide financial services to their customers without having to become a financial institution. The Apple Card is a common example of BaaS where the consumer does everything through Apple, and Goldman Sachs handles everything on … Continued
5 minute read – When optimizing earnings, choosing a range of environments to plan on is an important strategic decision for any leadership team. Focusing on a range of expected rates, rather than a single rate environment, can help leaders embrace uncertainty – expanding information and encouraging discussions on actions that can improve earnings across … Continued
3 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on December 10, 2020. You know you need to move the business forward, but an uncertain financial future makes it tough to decide which strategic investments should be made now and which can wait. Seeking the best … Continued
5 minute read – As many leadership teams are in the process of revamping lending to be more consumer friendly and productive in a digital world, investment portfolios are often being asked to play a bigger role while lending builds the desired momentum. In an environment where many are trying to eke out every bit … Continued
6 minute read – Yes, there can be competitive advantages in what feels like a commoditized industry. One effective competitive advantage is a disciplined approach to strategic implementation. Executives who have decided to make strategic implementation a competitive advantage, require their organization to embrace these habits: 1) Disciplined Process for Strategically Allocating Resources These executives realize … Continued
3 minute read – The following blog post was written by c. myers and originally published by CUES on June 11, 2020. Waiting for the storm to blow over won’t work; instead do judicious budget trimming that puts strategy first. Like in the Great Recession, decision-makers are facing a margin squeeze, credit risk is unknown … Continued
