Good Governance: Oath of office versus code of conduct
I recently joined the board of my local retail cooperative and at the annual general meeting, I not only returned a signed copy of the director oath of office but also recited it in front [...]
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What are your board’s historically unmentionable topics?
We at DDJ Myers sometimes need to ask board members or a board chair, “What are the historically unmentionable topics that your board should discuss?” In response, we often hear “board composition” and “succession.” The [...]
Succession planning does not equal term limits
At DDJ Myers, we quantify and measure eight best-practice governance categories through a board assessment tool. Our goal is to give boards–as self-governing fiduciary bodies–an easy way to assess performance, leverage strengths, identify [...]
Is your credit union ready for compliance challenges and insider threats?
As financial institutions, credit unions are constantly faced with compliance challenges. From navigating evolving frameworks to dealing with potential threats from both staff and third-party vendors, managing compliance requires a comprehensive approach that leverages the [...]
Strength in adversity: Nurturing resilience for credit unions
Amid shifting headlines and evolving news cycles, it’s easy for important stories to fade from view. While the flames may have receded from top stories on the mainland, the very real challenges confronting the [...]
Inside Marketing: Staying true to the mission while adopting new engagement tools
The path to successful marketing lies in understanding your identity and the people you serve. $1 billion LAFCU, Lansing, Michigan, has earned national recognition for its ability to discern this. Yet the trust the credit [...]
Leadership Matters: Choosing humility
I’m starting to see, more and more, why so many people shy away from conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. They’re complicated. And confusing. And as one of my former colleagues once [...]
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Member Appreciation & Awards Event 2023
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Virtual Classroom: Leading in an AI-First Future
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Directors Conference
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Virtual Classroom: Creating a Mission-Driven Culture
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myCUES member dashboard honored with platinum dotCOMM award by AMCP
Talent development leader CUES and tech partner Accella, LLC have been recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) with a Platinum dotComm Award honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication. The [...]
CUES® Emerge judges announced
CUES Emerge, the program for emerging credit union leaders that combines online learning, peer collaboration and an exciting competition component, has announced its 2023 judging panel. They are: Chris Andrus, SVP/Chief Culture Officer, Altura [...]
CUES® Emerge 2023 Final Five announced
CUES and partner Currency are pleased to announce five finalists have been selected to compete to be named the 2023 CUES Emerging Leader. Thirty-six up-and-coming professionals took part in the program; 30 self-selected into the [...]
Plan ahead to get ahead: The CUES 2024 Learning & Events Calendar is now available
Talent development leader CUES has released its 2024 Learning & Events Calendar and other tools to help the industry’s professionals solidify their career goals for the coming year. “Professional development efforts work best when [...]
2023 CUES® Compensation Survey results indicate compensation up across most positions
Base salary, base salary plus bonus, and total compensation packages increased last year across 20 of 22 positions reported in the 2023 CUES Executive Compensation Survey. Other key findings from this year’s report include: [...]
CUES Directors Conference 2023 heads to Lahaina, Maui, HI
CUES Directors Conference, the must-attend event for credit union board members, is heading to Lahaina, Maui, HI, December 10-13, talent development leader CUES has announced. Attendees will network with their peers and colleagues while receiving [...]
Unlock Your Potential: Building Your Personal Brand explores professional identity best practices
CUES is pleased to offer Unlock Your Potential: Building Your Personal Brand, a new online session designed to help the industry’s up-and-coming female professionals stand out in today’s competitive business landscape. “A strong [...]
