Publications

Originally published on cumanagement.com By Peter Myers and Thomas Griswold The path from appointment to impact isn’t simply about occupying a seat; it requires strategic intention and deliberate action. Effective board governance has never been more critical. With board turnover accelerating across organizations and regulatory pressure growing, the need for directors who can quickly adapt […]

Originally published on cuinsight.com By Deedee Myers What is your organization practicing? Too many organizations are increasing unneeded risk because their leaders are not informed, they are not committed, and they do not distinguish between replacement and strategic planning. Repetitive replacement planning does a disservice to your employees and constituents and has a potential long-term […]

In this CUES Podcast episode, host Carla Kalogeridis welcomes guests Deedee Myers, Ph.D., CEO of DDJ Myers, and Peter Myers, Senior Vice President at DDJ Myers, to discuss what it takes to be a great CEO in the credit union industry. The conversation covers several key aspects of CEO selection, onboarding, and performance. You’ll discover: The […]

Originally published on cutimes.com By Peter Myers & Tom Sievewright Begin by defining your objectives before jumping into evaluating specific plans. The dynamic nature of top-tier talent and an ongoing evolution of industry practices are pushing more credit unions and their boards to refine their compensation philosophies. Rather than simply allowing long-standing practices, such as […]

Originally published on CUInsight.com By Deedee Myers Credit unions believe they have distinctive histories, folklore, personalities, products, markets, artifacts, business operations, and boards. Typically, people are proud of their credit union cultures or, at minimum, have learned how to operate effectively within them. In the weeks before signing a letter of intent, the CEO and executive […]

Originally published on CUInsight.com 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 […]

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, […]

By Peter Myers, Senior Vice President, DDJ Myers, Ltd. If board composition and succession come up, you should talk about them now. 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 […]

By Peter Myers, Senior Vice President, DDJ Myers, Ltd. It’s ongoing work that’s so worth it. 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 […]

By Peter Myers, Senior Vice President, DDJ Myers, Ltd. Inhabiting the Role of the Future 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 […]