Denise's Presentation Topics

Strategic Fit and Relevancy

Is your credit union’s strategy relevant? Does it have clarity of purpose? Does it diverge from the competition? You must have all three otherwise your strategy won’t work. Gabel delivers the combined insights from academia and business to make a stark assessment of how sustainable the credit union business model appears. With the exception of some individual credit unions, the trends are sobering. But the problems are understandable and, therefore, manageable.

Leaving the Cul-de-sac for the Autobahn

Most organizations operate in a cul-de-sac of ideas, information, processes, and talent. This is the safest, most comfortable neighborhood in the business world. However, game-changing strategies can be found by looking outside this cul-de-sac to find answers to pressing problems. Connecting credit unions to thought leaders in academia, business, and industry is critical to helping us progress as a system. Trips to the autobahn are exhilarating, exhausting, and essential. We want you to join us. You’ll walk away with tangible ideas and leads that you can put to work.

Innovation: Building a Better Bean to Count

There isn’t a single investment an organization can make with a greater average return than innovation. The “I” word gets thrown about so loosely in financial services, however, most executives view the search for innovation as the operational equivalent of snipe hunting. After failed attempts at failed definitions of innovation, it’s easy to wonder, “Why bother with innovation?” Denise will describe how meaningfully unique ideas can help your credit union stand out, have fun, and become more profitable. You’ll learn what innovation is (and what it isn’t), how to manage an innovation pipeline, rapid prototyping, and where to look for new ideas.

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