The latest from Jeff Rendel

May 7, 2015 - by Jeff Rendel, Rising Above Enterprises

The credit union strategic sprint

Interested in adding some entrepreneurial zeal to your strategic plan and its execution? Consider including 90-day Strategic Sprints in your operating plans as a means to build start-up excitement and ...

Feb 27, 2015 - by Jeff Rendel, Rising Above Enterprises

Two strategies in one

Ambiguity. Complexity. Uncertainty. Volatility. That sums up the degree and pace of change that credit unions face every day. Where is that legendary and chock-full-of-stability “3-6-3 Rule” of yesteryear (borrow ...

Dec 15, 2014 - by Jeff Rendel, Rising Above Enterprises

Get your board involved in change through strategy

Your credit union’s board of directors might seem like the last place you would anticipate change. Taken together, your board exists for member representation, dedicated leadership, fiduciary matters, and ...

Aug 27, 2014 - by Jeff Rendel, Rising Above Enterprises

Shared strategic success

It’s strategic planning season for many credit unions – a time for fresh ideas about your future. Why not add a new variation to this year’s planning session by ...

May 27, 2014 - by Jeff Rendel, Rising Above Enterprises

Permanence and change for your credit union

Your credit union’s planning session is as unique as the credit union itself.  Shared, nevertheless, in many planning sessions is the ability to understand how your credit union remains ...

Feb 25, 2014 - by Jeff Rendel, Rising Above Enterprises

“Our credit union was known for…”

What would happen if your credit union disappeared one day?  Gone.  Just like that.   Why would your members miss you?  What would your state league write about your past accomplishments?  ...

Dec 31, 2013 - by Jeff Rendel, Rising Above Enterprises

The expert and the equal

As leaders in sales and service, your financial understanding and recommendations are greatly appreciated by your members.  Your members expect you to lead them into appropriate products and services for ...