Credit union leadership training and mentoring

Leadership is rarely something that is arbitrarily given. Rather, leadership is earned. If you’re already a credit union leader, you still must earn your position every day. That goes double for aspiring leaders, who must be proactive in their pursuit of performance and responsibility.

But continuing education opportunities for credit union leadership is scarce. So, what can you learn, who can you learn from, and where can you find these people?

What Leaders Can Learn

Leaders and aspiring leaders can learn quite a bit, actually—at least, depending on the venue. There may be some management training seminars out there, but those tend to be generic. Then, there are certifications and webinars from NAFCU and CUNA…

But often, these educational opportunities are pre-decided. They may not fit your individual needs for professional growth.

 

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