When it comes time to plan for your credit union’s future, what issues are on the agenda for your next strategic planning session? The 2019-2020 CUNA Environmental Scan explores trends that will affect the [...]
They don’t. Based on our survey at Duke University, 76% of GenZ don’t know what credit unions are. My name is Bolun Li, a 20-year-old economics student at Duke and Founder of Zogo [...]
Organizations of every size need business plans to operate efficiently as business pressures, market risks, and technology and people-related issues constantly change. Multiple factors continually put credit union information and functions at risk, including accidental [...]
First dates can be rough—the nerves, the excitement, the bouts of self-doubt and the what-if questions… What if I get spinach in my teeth? What if I spill red sauce all over my shirt? [...]
It is easy to smile when you're winning. When the ball bounces your way. Success puts a skip in your step. You have an extra dose of patience, and you glow with self-confidence. Everyone loves [...]
There’s an old proverb that says: If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. As your credit union enters strategic planning season, think about the powerful [...]
"Admit it, correct it, and put in place procedures to prevent it from happening again." - Lynette Smith Welcome to episode 26 of The CUInsight Experience podcast. Hosted by Randy Smith, co-founder and publisher of [...]
“What are you going to do in 10 years when small credit unions are gone and you are out of a job?” This is what a prominent leader in the credit union industry said to [...]
Have credit unions moved from being shepherds to being wolves? Is there any point to merging two healthy credit unions? Do credit unions really differ from banks? Is member ownership a hoax? Buckle up because [...]
Being a teacher or being a leader is, at its best, often unpredictable. Knowing how to motivate each student or person on a team can be so frustrating and challenging. I certainly understand the challenges [...]
Members and employees who understand, believe in, and can live out your brand and your mission are pure gold. Part of your job as a marketer is to attract these people and make sure they [...]
A few weeks ago, I was visiting with a coworker and she told me I was the reason she stayed at her job. Confused and shocked, I asked for more details. “What do you mean [...]
By now, most credit union marketers have heard of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation or the California Consumer Privacy Act here in the U.S. Both put a bright spotlight on privacy [...]
Advocacy is a process, not an event; a marathon, not a sprint. For credit unions, advocacy is about revolutionizing the operating environment for credit unions, not merely putting up points for the sake of a [...]
News Flash! Digital disruption is rapidly changing the financial services marketplace, and you need to ACT NOW if you wish to remain relevant. The above really isn’t “new” news. Since the advent of the [...]
