Art Chamberlain

Oct 29, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Bruce Smith |Art Chamberlain |David Israelson

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Sep 24, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Paul Bouvier |David Israelson |Art Chamberlain

4 minutes Due to the current volume of mergers and acquisitions, the number of credit unions continues to decrease, so it may only be a matter of time before your credit union engages in a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) conversation. For credit unions that have undertaken a merger or acquisition before, they may have developed a routine based on lessons learned.

Sep 12, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Gisele Manole |Art Chamberlain |Richard H. Gamble

3 minutes Efficiency vs. Engagement In a recent conversation with a credit union board member, she expressed frustration over the increasingly automated and predictable nature of their monthly board meetings. This shift towards efficiency and expediency has left her questioning the necessity of her presence at all. This sentiment is a stark contrast to the past, where the primary complaint was the lack of focus and excessively long meetings.

Jul 11, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Liz Santos |Art Chamberlain |David Israelson

5 minutes Discover how to benchmark executive pay for optimal retention and recruitment. Whether you view Goldilocks (of fairy tale fame) as a juvenile delinquent guilty of breaking and entering, or a precocious bon vivant, there’s something to be said for getting it “just right.” When it comes to executive pay, is it possible to get it just right? Yes, and no. The process of getting it just right begins with understanding where you are today.

Jul 8, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Jennifer Geis |Art Chamberlain |John Meyer

5 minutes Master change management with these essential steps for effective leadership. In the rapidly evolving financial services industry, every leader needs to be proficient in guiding their organization and people through change. However, in my work with credit unions, I have found change management to be one of the most overlooked and undervalued leadership skills. The lack of a strategic approach often dooms important change initiatives to failure.