by. Peter Myers, MSC, PCC, Vice President, DDJ Myers
If I told you that you could handpick a group of leaders who would be perfectly invested in your credit union, would you jump at the chance? Now what if I told you these potential leaders may be individuals who you already interact with every day? Of course, I’m talking about looking within your own organization and identifying emerging leaders from your staff, and then providing them the training to transform into leaders and thinkers who exceed expectations for both you and your members.
Who Is an Emerging Leader in Your Credit Union?
To identify emerging leaders within your ranks, I encourage you to cast a wide net and look beyond obvious candidates such as vice presidents and other upper management. Perhaps there’s a team leader, a department manager, or a teller supervisor who has shown leadership potential by delivering excellent member service or proactively helping on team projects. By paying close attention and identifying those employees who put your credit union values into action, you may be surprised at how many of your staff have the potential to exceed expectations and grow into leadership roles.
Is Training Your Leaders Worth the Investment?
As you consider how much time and money you want to invest in leadership training, be sure to think beyond the investment of simply training the individual. You are also investing in team and organizational levels and shaping the culture of your workplace.
It is also an indispensable exercise to look at your strategic plan and your talent development to see how they align, not just for today, but down the line over the next several years. Then ask yourself if you are developing your talent to suit those needs.
