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Reputation Risk Isn't Gone, It's Yours: A Board's Guide Post-NCUA Shift
The NCUA is removing reputation risk from exams, but that doesn't mean it's gone. Learn why managing your credit union's reputation is a critical strategic function for the board and how to integrate its oversight into your governance process.
Building the Perpetual Board: A Leader's Guide to Succession Readiness
Effective board succession is not about reactively filling seats; it's a strategic discipline. Learn a four-phase workflow for assessing your board's skills, defining future needs, and building a perpetual, future-ready board.
A Leader's Guide to Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning
Traditional strategic planning often fails in an unpredictable world. Learn a powerful three-part process for building a resilient strategy by mapping your business model, stress-testing it with future scenarios, and focusing on what matters most.
You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: A Risk Analysis of the Leadership Team in "Jaws"
What can the crew of the Orca from the movie "Jaws" teach credit union leaders about risk? A deep dive into the Risk Type Compass™ reveals how the clashing personalities of Brody, Hooper, and Quint offer timeless lessons in team dynamics.
Sustainability vs. Resilience: A Board's Guide to a Future-Proof Credit Union
In the boardroom, are "sustainability" and "resilience" just buzzwords? Learn the critical difference between the two concepts and discover an actionable checklist for building a credit union that is both sustainable and resilient.
Your Credit Union's Blueprint: A Guide to the Business Model Canvas
Can you explain your credit union's entire business on a single page? Discover the Business Model Canvas, a powerful framework with nine building blocks designed to help your leadership team create strategic clarity and alignment.
Recruiting for the Future: A Modern Approach to Board Succession Planning
Effective board succession is not about replacing individuals; it's a strategic discipline. Learn how to use a Board Skills Matrix to identify future needs, pinpoint skill gaps, and recruit the leadership your credit union needs to thrive.
The "Living System of Governance": How to Build a Proactive Board Calendar
Move your board from reactive to proactive. Discover how a "Living System of Governance," powered by a proactive board calendar, can transform your board's effectiveness, ensure compliance, and generate a perfect audit trail.
Is Your Board a Strategic Asset or a Compliance Backstop?
Is your board's primary focus on compliance, or is it a true partner in shaping strategy? Explore the difference between a reactive "compliance backstop" board and a proactive "strategic asset" board, and why the distinction is critical for your credit union's future.
What's Your Number? The Power of a Single Health Score for Strategic Oversight
Just as a FICO score distills a complex credit history, a single health score can bring clarity to your credit union's performance. Discover why a unified, validated metric is an essential tool for effective board oversight and strategic decision-making.