Four Ways to Turn Mergers into Partnerships

Four Ways to Turn Mergers into Partnerships

“Mergers.” They can sound cold, and there’s a tendency to treat credit union mergers or mergers between community banks like business deals without any deeper meaning to them. But what if I told you it didn’t have to be this way? It might sound crazy, but mergers...
Focus: Strategy’s Secret Weapon

Focus: Strategy’s Secret Weapon

Strategic initiatives. Action plans. Timelines. Every credit union or community bank in some form or fashion has (or should have) a sense of what their overall focus strategy is when it comes to growth.We often think that having the best strategy means having the best...

Focus on Dynamic Virtual Content to Engage Staff

This article originally appeared in the July 8, 2020, issue of Credit Union Times as well as here on cutimes.com. As credit unions continue to find their way in the evolving post-pandemic world, staying on top of staff engagement is critical. Training staff (as well...
Focus Like a Barn Swallow

Focus Like a Barn Swallow

A Barn Swallow is a little bird found abundantly across North America…and it has a strategic focus unlike any other. It’s recognizable by it’s cobalt blue and orangey-gold color, it’s long, forked tail unique to the swallow family and the annoying habit they...