Get Closer to Your Member with Nano Strategies

Nano strategies at a credit union would refer to implementing highly focused, granular, and member-centric approaches to achieve various goals, such as improving member experience, enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing financial performance. These strategies involve leveraging technology, data, and innovative practices to create personalized experiences and streamline processes. Here are some examples of what nano…

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8 Steps to a Successful Digital Transformation at a Credit Union

Digital transformation is necessary for credit unions to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. Embracing digital technologies can enhance member experiences, improve operational efficiency, and enable credit unions to meet their members’ evolving needs and expectations. All too often, we see credit unions doing much work to become digital or mobile-first, but often…

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A Case Study of Bold, Transformational Change

This article is for the CEOs and Chief Strategic Officers thinking BOLDLY and going where other organizations have not gone before. Recently I’ve observed and had the joy of working with a couple of credit unions making significant transformations and reinventing their business and service models. If you look at what these credit unions are…

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The Pathway to an effective hybrid workforce

Out of necessity, the concept of a hybrid workforce has gained immense popularity due to the pandemic. However, out of urgency, most companies transitioned to a remote or hybrid workforce “on the fly.” Now companies are trying to build a sustainable hybrid model that balances the flexibility of remote work and the benefits of in-person…

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Innovative is a core value; how do I get there?

Many credit unions I work with have “innovative” in their core values because thriving organizations know innovation is critical to their long-term success. We also know that organizations that fail to innovate risk being left behind in an ever-changing and competitive marketplace. No, it is unlikely that a credit union will become like Apple or…

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Is Data Governance an option? No, it is not!

Data is at the core of every modern organization, from small startups to large multinational corporations. It is what drives businesses, informs decision-making, and provides insights into customer behavior, industry trends, and market opportunities. However, with the increasing amount of data generated daily, it is becoming increasingly difficult for organizations to manage and govern their…

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Future of Branches? Look at the Data

What is the future of the credit union branch? This is the topic of ongoing strategic debates. Most of these debates are fraught with emotion. Some of these debates pivot around pride in having a display of a brand presence. Many of these debates are driven by a lack of wanting to see the reality…

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