CFOs add significant value to strategic thinking and problem-solving in the organization.

Today’s chief financial officer (CFO) is vastly different from her counterpart 25 years ago.

Whereas the latter CFO would have spent her days solely on financial statements and the bottom line, today’s CFO also has a more strategic focus.

The ever changing industry dynamics facing boards and executive teams require a reinvigorated approach to formulating and executing the strategic plan. Volunteers and management alike are all asking for the same evolution in the dialogue: bigger picture focused, less tactical, more robust discussion, more inclusion, and clear measures of success. The missing element? The proven structure and roadmap to produce meaningful change in the strategic planning process.

The ever changing industry dynamics facing boards and executive teams require a reinvigorated approach to formulating and executing the strategic plan. Volunteers and management alike are all asking for the same evolution in the dialogue: bigger picture focused, less tactical, more robust discussion, more inclusion, and clear measures of success. The missing element? The proven structure and roadmap to produce meaningful change in the strategic planning process.

Is the industry ready for the inevitable CEO and board succession? Exactly how much transition will take place in the CEO ranks? And how ready  are credit union boards to manage a succession planning conversation? During this podcast, DDJ Myers will discuss the highlights of the 2018 NAFCU, DDJ Myers, and BFB Gallagher Leadership Study and their relevance to credit unions. Hear how CEOs, executives, board chairs, and directors are reacting to the results and taking immediate action.

DDJ Myers SVP Peter Myers visited the Studio Lounge amongst the conference activities and shared his expertise on evaluating the strategic conversation that leads to actionable results. It’s a topic that occurs often between Board and CEO and Peter helps us navigate the course to ensure a productive and transparent discussion takes place for continued success down the road.

DDJ Myers CEO Deedee Myers stopped by the Studio Lounge with yet another thought provoking topic on how credit union Boards can properly onboard their new CEOs, as there is a lot of this going on today. Deedee takes us through the proper steps to a successful CEO onboarding process, as well as suggesting this practice should occur every one-to-two years to ensure everybody is on the same page and moving forward.

Soliciting assessments helps leaders grow.

DDJ Myers Peter Myers stopped by the Studio Lounge to discuss a very timely topic: “Ideas to Execution: How to Stay Aligned During the Process.” Check it out and let us know your thoughts, as many ideas — especially digital — are brought to the table these days credit union land. How does your organization stay aligned to bring them to fruition? Peter fill us in.

DDJ Myers Peter Myers and Next Top Credit Union Exec winner/MAX Credit Union VP Organizational Development Lynette Cupps joined us in the Studio Lounge to share a behind-the-scenes look at how the NTCUE contestants train for their competition each year. Lynette provides a some examples of how she prepared and executed her videos and presentations, as well as Peter adding how he and his DDJ Myers team guided each of them as finalists. Pretty cool stuff here, setting the stage for these folks to excel in their careers.

The first-ever credit union industry-wide leadership study, which focuses on the most-relevant and most-timely leadership topics, is finally here. The NAFCU Leadership Study engages credit union leaders in robust discussions about issues and realities they face.