The latest from Stuart Levine

Aug 9, 2021 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Is your board operating at peak performance?

Your credit union’s members have a real interest in having your board function at peak performance. Sound governance is the foundation of board performance that results in long-term value ...

May 4, 2021 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Current board fiduciary duties require serious focus

Pressures facing credit union boards are extremely high and directors are dealing with more complex challenges. Just like counterparts on paid for-profit company boards, these hard-working women and men have ...

Mar 1, 2021 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Smart ESG strategic planning

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors refer to key elements commonly used in assessing the sustainability and societal impact of an organization. Attention to ESG should not be used as ...

Dec 1, 2020 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Accelerated digital transformation requires focus on people first

The COVID-19 health emergency has made accelerating rates of change normal, and it is hastening the digital revolution. ZOOM interfaces among credit union staff and management, the increasing cybersecurity focus, ...

Sep 16, 2020 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Effective communication in troubled times

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light how critical internal and external communications are in troubled times. Many companies naturally direct their focus outward during conditions like these, attending to ...

Aug 28, 2020 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Put purpose at the center of strategy

Your credit union’s purpose matters. Organizational purpose is not just an abstract concept. It is the reason an organization exists. Your purpose is the call to action for your ...

Aug 3, 2020 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Director and leadership imperatives

Leaders are now experiencing a pivotal time in history. There are major changes in the way companies do business as they address the health and well-being of their employees in ...

Jun 29, 2020 - by Stuart R. Levine, Stuart Levine & Associates LLC

Greater communication for employee engagement and productivity

Your credit union’s culture drives employee engagement and productivity. Yet the vast experiment of COVID-19 work has disrupted traditional approaches to engagement that relied on proximity and contact. Working ...