Prove It To Improve It!
Innovation is exciting, but also expensive and very easy to get wrong. John Beauchamp encourages credit unions to innovate, while also remembering to take it slow and prove the worth of the investment before diving in headfirst.
Is Your Branch an Island?
While all credit union branches may technically be part of the same financial institution, differences in operations, procedures, and policy can leave each of them feeling like their own island, disconnected from the mainland. Melissa Hammel encourages credit unions to review how they keep branches on the same page.
Readying Relevance: How IRFCU Dares to Innovate with Their Community
Nathan Anderson sat down with CEO of Ingersoll Rand Federal Credit Union, Thomas Mitchell, to learn more about his credit union’s commitment to staying relevant in their communities and how they followed through on that promise.
How to Build a Successful Internship Program
Internship programs can bring great value to credit unions and CUSOs, even if getting started can be a bit overwhelming. Paige Luce shares details on how to build a program that works for the credit union and its interns.
How Credit Unions Can Be More Eco-Friendly
Autumn French shares a few easy ways that credit unions can become more sustainable and environmentally friendly, saving both money and the planet.
Benefits of Utilizing Project Management Practices for Credit Unions
Testing new project management practices can open up the door to better results and more efficient teams, says Daniel Kreuger.
Succession Planning: Prepare Your Next Generation
A lack of succession planning can be a credit union’s downfall. Becky Frankowski urges credit unions to begin developing a succession plan now to set their credit union up for success in the future.
It Might Not Be Broken, But You Should Still Fix It
It’s easy to get comfortable in routines and processes, especially when that’s the way they’ve always been done. But Holly Roberts encourages credit unions to step out of and reexamine their routine to see where there might be room for improvement.
Important Vendor Relationships When Beginning A De Novo Credit Union
There are a number of vendors to line up before a credit union can open its doors, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming and difficult. Doug Collins covers all the key relationships De Novo credit unions should look to build in the months before opening.
So I’m Thinking of Starting a Project
Project Coordinator Daniel Kreuger shares strategies for keeping your project organized, on track, and—most importantly—aligned with the original purpose of the project.
