DES MOINES, IOWA - The Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) is working in collaboration with the Filene Research Institute, to develop an innovation group exclusively for Iowa credit unions. The Iowa Innovation Group will assemble innovative, insightful and energetic credit union professionals with substantial responsibility.
ICUL is now seeking 15 innovators to help build the future of credit unions. Innovators must be passionate about the credit union system and constantly envision ways to help credit union members.
“We feel there is no better time for the Iowa system to make this investment,” said Jim Niederhauser, VP of Member Services at ICUL. “Innovation is such a critical approach on a number of levels, but ultimately it’s concentrating resources for our future sustainability and success.”
Innovative employees from Iowa credit unions who embody the spirit of continuous improvement are encouraged to apply.
“While the recruitment focuses on credit union senior managers who are on a career path toward CEO status, the opportunity is ripe for high potential employees who are committed to professional development, developing an innovation competency, and contributing to transformational change for credit unions at this exciting historic time,” said Niederhauser.
Modeled after the Filene Research Institute’s i3 program, the Iowa Innovation Group will use the Filene “Method of Innovation” with coaching from Filene staff to quickly move from insights to ideation and all the way to implementation. Participants will reveal their work at the Iowa Credit Union Annual Convention, Sept. 18-20, in Des Moines.
“Over the past decade, Filene has developed a proven methodology for innovation that has helped transformative financial services ideas get off the ground,” said Matt Davis, Filene Innovation Director. “ICUL’s desire to put this curriculum to work for the citizens of Iowa proves, as they have time and time again, their dedication to improving consumers’ lives through credit unions.”
Applications will be accepted until March 1 with interviews and selections to take place by March 15. Click here to learn more and apply for the program.
About the Iowa Credit Union League
The Iowa Credit Union League is the trade association that represents the interests of Iowa credit unions and their more than one million members. Credit unions are not-for-profit, financial cooperatives owned and operated by their members. Iowans use their credit union membership to receive higher interest rates on savings and lower interest rates on loans. For more information on ICUL and Iowa credit unions, visit www.IowaCreditUnions.com. Follow ICUL on Twitter at www.twitter.com/icul or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iowacreditunions.
About Filene Research Institute
The non-profit Filene Research Institute is a consumer finance think tank serving the North American credit union system of 100 million members and $950 billion in assets. Filene publishes objective research and fosters consumer-focused financial innovation. The Institute collaborates with leading researchers and academic institutions worldwide. Download a free sample report at www.filene.org/free/guestpass.