5 Thought Leaders Form 'Post Pandemic Power 5 CU Growth Program'

CARROLLTON, Texas–Five credit union industry thought leaders have partnered to develop a dynamic new initiative, The Post-Pandemic Power 5 CU Growth Program, which they said is designed to lead credit unions towards growth during the economic downturn.

The Post-Pandemic Power 5 CU Growth Program is a first of its kind in the credit union industry, offers a unique array of five well-known industry thought leaders focusing on different areas of expertise to partner with credit unions over a four-month period, the organizers said.

According to its organizers, deliverables includes powerful growth strategies to help credit unions navigate through and around the current economic downturn. 

“Make no mistake, however – while the Post-Pandemic Power 5 CU Growth Program offers a fantastic team of experts, the focus is on your credit union and its success in these challenging times,” the organizations said. “This unique and insightful approach is the ultimate ‘un-conference’ in a world where traditional conferences are difficult or impossible. A totally online event, Tfeatures experts that walk alongside your credit union to build specific action strategies focusing on growth via strategic planning, marketing, lending, member service and governance.”

According to those involved, the Post-Pandemic Power 5 CU Growth Program partners with credit unions in three unique phases. In Phase 1, the Power 5 Panel shares expert ideas with attendees during a 60-minute panel discussion covering strategic planning, marketing, lending, member service and governance. 

In Phase 2, training with each of the five speakers dives deeply into trends, strategies and tactics your credit union executive team and board can use to create a winning strategy. In Phase 3, a credit union selects one of the experts in the Power 5 panel for a two-hour personalized and individual consultation packed with immediately-implementable growth ideas and suggestions, the organizations said

The Power 5 growth experts are:

  • Don Arkell, senior consultant with CU Lending Advice
  • Mark Arnold, president and CEO of On The Mark Strategies
  • Tim Harrington, president of TEAM Resources
  • Jeff Rendell, president of Rising Above Enterprises
  • Kevin Smith, consultant with TEAM Resources 

“We’re thrilled to offer this groundbreaking new way for credit unions to chart growth through the economic downturn,” said Arnold. “Credit unions are the financial lifeblood of millions of American consumers. We know credit unions are looking for unique and concrete ways to grow during challenging economic times and The Post-Pandemic Power 5 CU Growth Program is the compass to help achieve that goal.” 

For info: https://www.markarnold.com/power-five-cu-growth-advisors

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