Filene Research Institute

Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


Management

  1. To Do: 2010

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    In my view, there is one document that holds the key to the future of credit unions…drum roll please…the credit union bylaws. Seriously. Issues related to purpose, board governance, field of membership, and cooperative principles are all illuminated there. From an innovation and growth perspective, credit unions must always keep the member in the center.

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    categories » Innovation, Management, Policy

  2. Three Credit Union Leaders on the Opportunities for Young Professionals

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    Steve Delfin, National Credit Union Foundation

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    categories » CU Tomorrow, Human Resource Issues, Management, Podcasts and Videos, Young Adult Recruiting

  3. Next-next stop: The corner office

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    Carma Parish, 30 Under 30 member, Perfect Circle Credit Union

    On September 27 I will receive the “Emerging Leader” award at the Chairman’s banquet for the Indiana Credit Union League. While I do believe this is a great honor I can’t help but think of the greatest honor which, in my mind, is to be named credit union executive. Come on…all you 30 under 30 musketeers reading this know you dream of the day of being a CEO (well some of you already are). With my boss just celebrating her latest 50-something birthday I can’t help but think about all those succession plan articles I’ve been reading the last few years. Even our board is talking about one. So I wonder … could I be part of their conversations? More important, am I ready?

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    categories » 30 Under 30, Human Resource Issues, Management, Young Adult Recruiting