With the generous support of TruStage, a dynamic cohort of 18 CUWLA members have come together to solve one of our industry’s biggiest challenges. Using The Filene Method of Innovation™ and Human-Centered Design Thinking concepts; Innovators created four concepts that may help credit unions along this journey.
Concept Documents from the 2024 Credit Union Women's Leadership Alliance (CUWLA)
CU Career Compass
Credit Union Professional Career Pathing App
Elaine Thompson | Seaport FCU
Jennifer Grinder | RIPCO Credit Union
Amanda Habansky | People’s Advantage FCU
Heather Walter | Advanz Credit Union
Linda Bodie | Element FCU
Credit Unions struggle to find and retain successful, long-term employees in credit unions and, therefore, have challenges with succession planning. Younger generations desire career development and growth but don’t know where to find it. The CU Career Compass app provides direction and guidance for the user's career in credit unions. It's a culmination of many networks and resources in one.
Credit Union Village
Online Platform for Emerging Leader Development Resources
Danielle Chatfield-Beres | State Highway Patrol FCU
Jan Page | Community South Credit Union
Lisa Dinges | Access Credit Union
Monica Declouet | University of Louisiana FCU
Credit Union Village offers a safe place for credit union leaders to share resources, ideas, recommendations, stories, etc. to help others find training, information, networking opportunities, templates, or just inspirational stories to help develop emerging leaders at their credit unions.
Personalized Leadership Journey
Leadership Development Journey Program
Charlotte Nemec | Canopy CU
Teri Robinson | Ironworkers USA CU
Delana Huling | Baylor Healthcare System CU
Azul Sanchez | Comunidad Latina FCU
Kiki Shollar | Alcon Employees FCU
Our Leadership Development Journey is a game-changing solution designed specifically for smaller credit unions, empowering them to cultivate the next generation of leaders without the need for extensive resources. This innovative program provides a structured, scalable approach to leadership development by combining the ability to determine specific training needs for high potential leaders with specific tailor training suggestions.
CURx
Prescriptive Consulting for Credit Unions
Jenny Hoyle | Isabella Community Credit Union
Lily Newfarmer | Tarrant County’s Credit Union
Amy Brodersen | Family Focus FCU
Jody Dabrowski | Illinois Educators Credit Union
CURx offers expert care and support tailored for credit union CEOs, whether for financial wellbeing or to address operational challenges. Similar to the medical field, our prescriptive solutions include customized action plans based on unique needs, in our case facilitated by retired successful credit union CEOs. Acting as a listening ear and leveraging years of experience, our team specializes in assisting struggling smaller credit unions.