Filene Fill-in Episode #4
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Ep. 4: Talking Strategy with Chief Impact Officer Tansley Stearns
Rather than a 1-2 day activity producing a 100-page report that few will read, an organization's strategy should be an active part of who they are all year round.
- The Strategy Cycle Program: We discuss Filene’s newest program, the Strategy Cycle, aimed at assisting credit unions with their strategic planning process. Tansley Stearns, Chief Impact Officer at Filene, explains that the challenge lies in credit unions not being able to effectively digest the extensive research Filene has accumulated over the years. The Strategy Cycle aims to keep strategy alive throughout the year by engaging credit unions multiple times and facilitating conversations around research reports. The goal is to involve the entire executive team and board in applying this research to the credit union's strategy.
- QCash Pilot Program: Another exciting development at Filene is the QCash pilot program, designed to assist credit unions in providing a quick and easy small-dollar payday loan alternative. This initiative, led by Ben Morales from Washington State Employees Credit Union, emphasizes simplicity and speed, aiming to help credit unions cater to member needs while ensuring ease of use and accessibility through a straightforward application process.
