CEO Institute III: Strategic Leadership Development

CEO Institute III, held at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, brings you to the height of your professional leadership development by focusing on personal discovery; getting to the core of who you are as a leader and showing you how to become even more effective.

Your leadership becomes more powerful when you fully understand your capabilities and release your untapped potential. Our 360-degree feedback instrument will give you a comprehensive perspective of your skills and developmental needs—uncovering the reasons why you lead the way you do. This data will lead you to new ways to become even more effective, as well as assisting you in building a future career path.

CEO Institute III’s curriculum covers the following topics in depth:

• The Art of Creating Values
• Core Principles of Leadership
• Leading Through Change
• How to Gain Active Support
• Leadership Reflection and Commitment
• Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)

You’ll also review some of the most powerful illustrations of organizational leadership in history, determine what set these leaders apart, and discover how they overcame tremendous obstacles in their own careers.

Why Attend CEO Institute III: Strategic Leadership Development?

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 UVA Darden Executive Education.
• 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 30 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits each week.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Schedule

Download the schedule for CEO Institute III: Strategic Leadership Development.

Schedule

Personal Leadership Effectiveness

• Leadership Styles: Understanding Leadership Effectiveness
• Making Cultural Decisions
• Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making
• Leading with Multiple Stakeholders

Strategic Impact of Leaders

• Leading Transformational Change
• Reflected Best Self Workshop
• Incomplete Leadership
• ESG and Impact Investing

Leadership in Action

• Measuring Individual Performance
• Trust & Communication Workshop Popular Ridge Ropes Course

Strategic Leadership Skill Building

• Employee Voice
• The Power of Listening
• Responsible Business Without Tradeoffs
• Customer-centered Marketing and Innovation in a Digital World

Leadership Legacy

• Why is the Universe Against Me?

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
• SVPs
• 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 30 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.

Air Travel

CUES conference participants may make air reservations through Fox World Travel. Call 888.691.9163 and reference Group Code 09FP4115.

Fox World Travel’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST.

Please note there is a ticket processing fee of $37 domestic/$46 international. CUES does not offer a discounted rate, but Fox World Travel will ensure the best pricing available.

Ground Transportation

Hertz is the official car rental company for this meeting. You can take advantage of their discounted rates by placing your reservation online at www.hertz.com or through the Hertz Meeting Sales Desk within the U.S. at 800-654-2240; from within Canada call 800-263-0600 refer to Meeting CV# 02ZG0016.

CUES is committed to providing a clean and safe experience when attending meetings and events. We prioritize the safety and social wellbeing of all attendees, guests, sponsors, speakers, and staff. We continue to monitor guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local governments for regulations and guidelines. 

CUES staff will continue to monitor the situation leading up to and at the event and communicate any possible situation with the attendees. As part of our on-site planning, CUES staff will meet with the hotel’s emergency operation and planning teams to ensure all staff are prepared for any situation that may arise. We have also implemented the following safety measures for all our meetings:  

• Number of attendees: We will cap our registration numbers to assure appropriate physical distancing standards can be met and maintained throughout the event.  
• Physical space: The meeting room will be set with ample physical space between each attendee, adhering to physical distancing standards. Networking opportunities will include indoor and outdoor spaces to allow for physical distancing.
• Masks: Masks will be required while indoors. CUES will provide masks for those that do not have one. If you are unable to wear a mask during this in-person event, we recommend you participate in our digital learning opportunities.
• Sanitation stations: We will have hand sanitizer stations throughout the meeting spaces for attendees.
• No contact greetings: We recommend waves and elbow bumps. 
• Event scheduled food and beverage: CUES will work with the hotel to create a safe eating experience for all. 
   

We do not yet know what the state of safety measures will be when our conferences take place. As the situation changes, we will continue to review and modify these precautions, up to and including elimination of some safety measures.

If you have any questions, please contact the CUES Events team at events@cues.org.