Overview
Credit union leaders are tasked with continually balancing growth, while ensuring mission and members are top of mind. This requires credit unions to continuously navigate increasingly complex challenges, amplified by the rate of technological advances, a widening wealth gap, and unprecedented economic uncertainty. To succeed, credit unions must connect with and develop emerging leaders and guide them in building their strategic mindset, enhancing their unique skills, and learning new competencies to adapt and thrive in a tumultuous world.
Filene's virtual Crash Course is a 10-month immersive experience where Crashers will learn about Filene's cutting-edge research, glean insights from Filene's Inner Circle, Innovation, and i3 communities, and connect with other emerging leaders across North America. Participants will collaborate with other like-minded leaders to gain a holistic perspective on credit unions and how our industry can continue to serve members into the 21st century and beyond.
Crash Course 2025 Registration is now open through January 31, 2025!
Crash Course Objectives:
The goal of Filene’s Crash Course is to provide recognition and reward talent, as well as provide credit unions with a tool to take their leadership development to the next level.
- Provide rewards and recognition for emerging leaders.
- Build strategic thinking capabilities to ensure talent is ready for new opportunities.
- Identify and enhance unique skills to bring diverse perspectives to your organization.
- Grow and motivate the community towards action.
What's new in 2025?
Three new models led and facilitated by Denis Gabel, author of Can-do-ology, and Isabella Meadows, Leadership Coach.
- Can-do-ology's Three Pillars
- How We Think: mindset, resilience, adaptability, and getting unstuck
- How We Act: stress management and balance, habit, and self-discipline
- How We Show Up: self-awareness, energy, and influence
Crash Course Schedule:
February 26, 2025: Welcome Orientation – 1:00 PM – 1:00 PM
March 26, 2025: Can-do-ology Session #1 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
April 23, 2025: Can-do-ology Session #2 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
May 28, 2025: Can-do-ology Session #3 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
June 25, 2025: Crash Course Session #4: See Sooner, Act Faster – 1:00 PM – 2:30PM
July 30, 2025: Crash Course Session #5: Network Virtually 1:00 PM – 2:00PM
August 27, 2025: Crash Course Session #6: Growth Through Tech Partnerships – 1:00 PM – 2:30PM
September 24, 2025: Crash Course Session #7: Mindful Communication in Diverse Settings – 1:00 PM – 2:30PM
October 29, 2025: Crash Course Session #8: Talent, Culture, and the Future of the Credit Union Workforce & Workplace 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM