CUNA Strategic Planning Institute
Topics & Objectives

Please note that the Topics/Objectives listed below are subject to change.

Today's Business Environment

• Hear about current economic trends and recent developments in Washington, DC
• Discuss ways to capitalize on these trends and position your credit union for the future
• Identify your credit union’s position in order to better direct its course

Credit Unions 2009

• Identify how your credit union can capture a stronger position in the market
• Uncover technology trends for the delivery of financial services
• Begin developing strategies based on insight into trends and current conditions

Building Your Credit Union's Strategic Plan

• Clarify and prioritize the issues and trends most affecting your credit union
• Participate in focused discussions that merge local events, trends, and developments with global issues
• Work with your peers on strategies to strengthen performance
• Share strategies about innovative solutions developed by other credit unions
• Establish a clear strategic direction for your credit union

Creativity & Innovation in Strategic Thinking

Executing the Plan

• Identify the key stakeholders impacted by or influencing your credit union’s success
• Learn how you can engage stakeholders in the achievement of your plan’s desired outcomes
• Discuss ways to align vision, values, and resources with your strategic initiatives
• Establish a method for initiating strategy and evaluating progress
• Discuss ways to enhance organizational flexibility, adaptability, and speed