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Amy Hillman | Professor, W.P. Carey Management and Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University
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Board Governance

Credit Union Governance Landscape

Bringing nearly three decades of both academic research and practical experience as a board member, Dr. Hillman has contextualized survey results with governance best practices for credit union leaders to consider as they continue to shape their board to be a strategic asset.

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As a trusted part of the community, credit unions can make a big difference in helping to build resiliency for their members. The case studies highlighted here give examples of how credit unions are currently responding to the unique needs of their communities through education, new low-cost products and services, and fundraising, among other things.
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Filene, in partnership with Velera, created the following playbook with tactical guidance for credit unions looking to advance their strategy implementation capabilities. In this playbook, we identify six potential barriers to strategy implementation that, when tackled effectively, can become bridges to business transformation.
Report #623 | Members
Board Governance

Credit Union Governance Landscape

Bringing nearly three decades of both academic research and practical experience as a board member, Dr. Hillman has contextualized survey results with governance best practices for credit union leaders to consider as they continue to shape their board to be a strategic asset.

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the lab* at Filene, Year 3 Tests Revealed

This webinar provides an overview of what we’re testing next in the lab* at Filene to grow the credit union business model while serving credit union members’ greatest needs. We will give an inside look at the lab Symposium outcomes and how the innovation tests will be shaped over the coming year.
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big.bright.minds. 2024

San Diego, CA

And Annual Member Meeting! Filene's biggest annual member event is bringing together the most innovative credit unions with the brightest minds in the industry on November 19–21, 2024. Registration is now LIVE!
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CRASH big.bright.minds. 2024

San Diego, CA

This is where the brightest minds converge to spark change, inspire action, and lead with forward-thinking mindsets. Filene is opening the event to 25 emerging professionals so that they can be inspired to make change and have a network of bright minds to help them along the way.