The latest from Chuck Cockburn

Mar 14, 2011 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #12

I plan to retire as CEO of my credit union in a few years, and I have an excellent employee who has the potential and desire to be my successor. ...

Nov 1, 2010 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #11

We just had our strategic planning meeting. My board wants to focus on two things that may not be compatible. I’m worried about the pressure this will put ...

Oct 18, 2010 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #10

Do you have an incentives policy or practice to encourage cross selling of products and services you would be willing to share?

Oct 11, 2010 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #9

Our VP of Lending has set stringent lending parameters. I’ve supported this. The board supported this. We turned down loans other credit unions accepted. Now we are seeing ...

Oct 4, 2010 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #8

I’ve recently been hired to a CEO position for a credit union that has several turn-around issues. My second in command is unwilling or unable to get his ...

Sep 26, 2010 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #7

I see a great opportunity for our members, community and credit union. The headquarters of a peer credit union of similar size is located one block from our headquarters. The ...

Sep 20, 2010 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #6

We’ve uncovered a potential fraud at our credit union and don’t yet know the extent of the fraud. Who should I inform? What information do I ...

Sep 13, 2010 - by Chuck Cockburn, CU Strategic Planning

Ask Chuck: Small Credit Union Advice from the CUinsight Community #5

My credit union needs to increase membership and find a way to deploy additional loans. There isn’t another credit union serving members in our community, but our current ...