CEO Institute II: Organizational Effectiveness

In business, as in life, nothing happens in a vacuum. The solutions you and other leaders develop in response to challenges inevitably impact more people and departments than anticipated, no matter how well planned.

At CEO Institute II, at The Samuel Curtis Johnson School of Management, Cornell University, you’ll explore the development of cross-functional awareness and aptitude. Reach beyond your area of expertise by involving cross-functional teams in your credit union’s planning process. Comprehensive sessions on change, negotiation, business process redesign, effective group study and performance, and the art of giving constructive feedback will transform the way you elicit support and implement change.

You’ll cover the following topics in depth:

• Exploring the intense process of change
• Negotiating for resources, business process redesign, building alliances and handling complex issues
• How organizational change affects every area of your credit union
• New techniques to examine your organization’s ability to formulate, implement and guide change
• Testing new strategies for organizational change and business processes
• Human resources—your most valuable asset

Following CEO Institute II, you’ll apply what you learned about change management to your credit union in a hands-on, post segment assignment.

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Why Attend?

When you attend:

• Your credit union will benefit directly from the post-segment assignment of completing a scenario planning project specific to your organization.
• The curriculum was developed specifically for credit unions by the faculty members and lecturers at Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.
• Participants who successfully complete all required elements of the program will be awarded the prestigious Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation.
• You’ll be joining a unique and tightly allied fellowship of credit union leaders, making you part of a powerful network of successful professionals.
• Many esteemed faculty members are there for their students even after graduation, offering another level of support.
• You’ll earn up to 34 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits each week. 

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Take Your Place at The Top

As a credit union leader you’re expected to exceed members’ needs, be strong community partners, and meet regulatory requirements—all while keeping your institution financially sound.

CUES’ prestigious CEO Institute is a career- and life-changing experience that combines the faculty and resources of the nation’s top business schools into an unparalleled educational program that will prepare you to excel at any challenges and opportunities you face.

CEO Institute’s robust curriculum meets your needs, including: interactive presentations, collaborative exercises, and powerful case study simulations laser-focused on significant executive leadership topics.

As a graduate of this transformational program, you’ll leave equipped with a comprehensive understanding of leadership issues and approaches that will immediately benefit your credit union. With enhanced strategic thinking skills, you’ll be able to:

• Effectively make decisions
• Better manage change
• Improve business processes

CEO Institute consists of a series of one-week sessions* held over three years, supplemented with pre-reading, homework assignments, and project work that add considerable value to your interactive learning experience. Attendees can include:

• CEOs
• Senior Executives
• Future leaders

The Takeaway

When choosing an executive education program, it’s important to consider what you’ll get in return. When you attend CUES CEO Institute:

• You’ll be joining a unique and tightly allied fellowship of credit union leaders. CEO Institute graduates form strong bonds, and tend to stay in contact with each other year after year, creating a powerful network of successful professionals.
• Your credit union will benefit directly, thanks to the in-between segment projects you’ll complete.
• You’ll benefit from an executive education program developed specifically for credit unions.
• All classes are taught by world-class professors, authors, and researchers.
• Many of the esteemed CEO Institute faculty are there for you even after graduation, offering another level of support.
• You’ll earn up to 32 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits each week.

Plus, if you successfully complete all required elements of the program, you’ll be awarded the prestigious Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation.

Becoming a Certified Chief Executive

When you have successfully completed all three weeks of CEO Institute and two between-segment action-learning assignments, you’ll have achieved Certified Chief Executive (CCE) status.

The CCE designation establishes a standard of education and excellence for credit union leaders. It signifies you have made an ongoing commitment to your professional development and obtained a level of expertise recognized throughout the credit union movement.

The Impact

Credit unions realize the value of the CCE designation, and they’re willing to pay for it. Recent statistics released by Industry Insights indicate credit union executives holding the CCE designation make more than their peers without it.

The study showed CFOs with the designation typically earn a 23 % premium; COOs, a 14.8 % premium; and CEOs, a 6.3 % premium.

CEO Institute provides very real benefits for you and your credit union. Begin the journey toward your future today.

Register now by contacting Teresa Brogan, Executive Education Specialist, at 800.252.2664 or 608.271.2664, ext. 331; or email teresab@cues.org.