The Change Cycle: The Importance of Never Missing a Step
Implementing a change at your credit union without taking the proper steps can have a ripple effect of negative outcomes. AVP of Operations Jeff Miller covers the steps to change and why each is as critical as the last.
Are Credit Unions Democratic? Does it Matter?
Are credit union elections simply a scam? Are credit unions simply going through the motions to provide the idea of democracy even where none exists? Chip Filson weighs in on the debate.
Filene Research Institute Reveals Results of DEI Survey
Emily Claus shares the results of the Filene Research Institutes survey on DEI Practices and Policies including where credit unions are succeeding and where there is room for improvement.
CU*Answers’ Communi7y Crew Hosts Blood Drive
On Tuesday, June 7th, 22 CU*Answers employees signed up for the blood drive hosted by the CU*Answers Communi7y Crew and Versiti. Michelle Gavalya details how the day went and the importance of donating.
Takeaways from the 2022 CU*Answers Leadership Conference
CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2023. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!
Building a Data-Centric Organization
Is your credit union ready to take the plunge into data analytics? Thomas Hull has some ideas to get you started and discover your data guru.
Bill Expanding Credit Union Fields of Membership Passed by House
On Wednesday, June 15, the House passed the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act which will give federal credit unions the ability to expand their fields of membership to include underserved communities, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
Slow Down to Speed Up
When taking on a new project, we often get all too excited to speed ahead toward the finish line. But without knowing where we’re going, speed hinders progress, argues Mike Warren.
Pruning the Membership Tree
Not all growth is beneficial, and not all members are good for the credit union, argues data analyst George Hopper. But how best can you prune your membership tree without cutting off the wrong branches?
Leading with Competence, Not Position or Authority
Chip Filson recalls then NUCA chair Ed Callahan’s wise words to the industry back in 1982 and how they should impact and inspire credit union leaders today.
