Publications | DDJ Myers

The people side of change management

Published on June 24, 2024

Originally published on CUInsight.com

By Deedee Myers

Change is happening at an increasing rate, and for many credit unions, if they haven’t already been operating as a high-performing organization, it can be very difficult to catch up. This is leading to burnout at all levels. Some of these changes are happening “to us” because of AI, digitization, increased competition, remote working, higher expectations for speed and ease-of-use by members of Gen X and Gen Y, and rapid interest rate fluctuations, to name a few.

What Are Your Board’s Historically Unmentionable Topics

Published on September 25, 2023

By Peter Myers, Senior Vice President, DDJ Myers, Ltd.

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 way people frame the topics of board-level board composition and succession planning can make them difficult to discuss.

Leadership Alignment Benefits Both Executives And The Board

Published on November 29, 2023

By Peter Myers, Senior Vice President, DDJ Myers, Ltd.

A few years ago, we started working with a CEO who had only been in the role for a few years. They wanted to implement a professional development program that would thrust the organization forward, strategically and culturally. It was time to unshackle the organization from its sleepy history.

Board Chair Leadership Archetypes

Published on July 10, 2024

By Peter Myers, Senior Vice President, DDJ Myers, Ltd.

A board chair’s effectiveness can dramatically impact an organization’s trajectory. A strong chair facilitates an environment for a CEO to maximize their potential, propelling a credit union toward achieving strategic goals at an accelerated pace. Conversely, a weak chair premises a CEO’s mediocrity, leading to subpar organizational performance. This article frames the impact and criticality of the board chair role with relatable archetypes to call upon when the situation arises.

Employee burnout is real: How to combat it in 2024

Published on December 12, 2023

by Deedee Myers

As we prepare for a new year, understanding what drives employee burnout and how to help combat it at all levels is critical. Coming out of COVID and returning to work environments where team members had to reconnect with other people hasn’t been easy. We’ve all had to learn to lead differently, and this work is far from complete.