Strategic Innovation Institute™ | Credit Union Event

Develop your innovative mindset and become part of an elite network of CUES institute graduates.

This transformational online program allows you to immediately impact your credit union with a customized action plan you'll create while learning how to solve common consumer challenges, grow your credit union, and build an organizational capacity for continuous innovation. You'll also:

Broaden your strategic thinking about both large- and small-scale innovation.
Develop your strategic organizational leadership skills.
Grow your organization in ways aligning with the traditions and culture of credit unions.

Under the guidance of Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty, you’ll discover how to overcome barriers to strategic change and promote innovation without sacrificing short-term goals. Attend CUES Strategic Innovation Institute and:

Plan for long-term sustainability and examine the operational changes brought on by COVID-19.
Explore the clean hands/dirty hands innovation model. Discuss the theory behind effective innovation, and then apply it to your credit union's unique situation.
Learn to think critically, challenge assumptions and change the rules of competition.
Design an experience from the member’s viewpoint.
Consider how to scale innovation and excellence in your credit union.

Invest in a profitable future for your credit union with Strategic Innovation Institute’s tailored training. Register now by visiting the page link above or emailing teresab@cues.org.

Learn more about CUES’ program by visiting our “Curriculum” tab or downloading the 2021 Brochure. Questions? Contact us or email events@cues.org.

New In 2021

CUES' Strategic Innovation Institute will be offered online this summer! To help credit union professionals continue propelling their careers forward, CUES has worked with Stanford University faculty members to continue teaching our executive-level educational program in a COVID-safe, cost-effective manner, while avoiding Zoom fatigue.

Taking CUES Strategic Innovation Institute online allows you to:

Attend at a more affordable cost
Become part of the prestigious Stanford network without the travel

Best of all, the strength and integrity of this program will not change.

Why Attend?

Every organization has a pocket of excellence that influences other areas. Discover how to grow this pocket through real-world examples, observing consumer behavior, and applying design-thinking principles to develop solutions.
You’ll benefit from an executive education program developed specifically for credit unions.
Your credit union will benefit directly from the personalized action plans created and designed to implement immediately upon program completion.
Every speaker is a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, and has personally developed this program’s curriculum.
Many esteemed faculty members are there for their students even after graduation, offering another level of support.
You’ll earn up to 31 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Participants who successfully complete all required elements of the program will be awarded the prestigious Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) designation.
Make connections and network with other senior executives through the many hands-on and interactive activities. You’ll be joining a unique and tightly allied fellowship of credit union leaders, making you part of a powerful group of successful professionals.
Stanford University is ranked #1 in a tie for first place in U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2021 Best Business Schools.

CUES Podcast: Episode 22

Strategic Innovation Institute, an interview with Huggy Rao.

Listen Now

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Putting your organization in front of the credit union movement’s top executives and future leaders will accelerate your sales performance. Explore all CUES’ sponsorship opportunities today.

Learn More

Begin in our digital classroom, then practice what you learn during our application week. You’ll apply innovation techniques to a range of activities and use design thinking principles to “observe” consumers, identify pain points, ideate, and create solutions. Our robust curriculum includes interactive presentations, powerful cross-industry case studies, and collaborative exercises combining a “clean hands/dirty hands” approach—classroom learning followed by “hands-on” practice. Plus, you’ll learn directly from the Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty and benefit from valuable networking with your colleagues.

Like our other institutes, Strategic Innovation Institute was designed specifically for credit unions and combines the faculty, facilities and resources of one of the world’s top business schools into an unparalleled educational opportunity that will prepare you and your credit union for successful growth.

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Week 1

Monday, July 19, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Themes:

The New Psychological Contract
Leading When You Don't Know

Session 1
9:00 - 10:10 a.m. PDT

Q&A / Break: 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. PDT

Session 2
10:30 - 11:40 a.m. PDT

Q&A / End of Day: 11:40 - Noon PDT

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Theme:

Ambidexterity

Session 1: The Challenge of Change
9:00 - 10:10 a.m. PDT

Q&A / Break: 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. PDT

Session 2: Ambidexterity
10:30 - 11:40 a.m. PDT

Q&A / End of Day: 11:40 - Noon PDT

Week 2

Application Week

This time will be spent working on your project work assigned in Week 1.

Week 3

Monday, August 2, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Theme:

Design Thinking

Workshop
9:00 - Noon PDT

Breaks Throughout

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Themes:

Organizing to Expect the Unexpected
Personal and Organizational Leadership

Session 1
9:00 - 10:10 a.m. PDT

Q&A / Break: 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. PDT

Session 2
10:30 - 11:40 a.m. PDT

Q&A / End of Day: 11:40 - Noon PDT

Who should attend?

Strategic Innovation Institute offers a robust professional development experience for:

Dedicated CEOs looking to build an organization embracing continuous innovation and improvement
Credit union executives wanting to broaden their large and small scale strategic and innovative thinking
Future leaders who want to develop strategic organizational leadership skills
Past attendees of CUES CEO Institute
Executives across all functional areas, including administration, information systems, accounting and finance, internal audit, marketing, member service and operations
Board Members—register early as there is only limited seating available

Strategic Innovation Institute’s schedule features interactive and hands-on activities, allowing you to connect and network with your peers. Here is a breakdown of prior attendees by title:

18% Presidents/CEOs
23% Marketing Executives
13% Operations Executives
13% IT Executives
33% Other Senior Level Executives

What does my tuition include?

Tuition includes:

Instruction from a world-renowned educational institution.
Networking opportunities with like-minded industry professionals

What is CUES’ cancellation policy?

ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. (cues@cues.org)

Prior to 120 days – full refund
61-120 days before start of event – 50% refund
0-60 days before start of event – no refund

Your spot will be secured when payment is received. Substitute attendees are welcome, subject to eligibility. CUES reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances, and will refund fees if the event is rescheduled or location is changed and you are unable to attend.

Will I earn Continuing Professional Education (CPEs) credits for attending?

Yes! This institute meets the following standards:

Earn up to 31 CPE Credits
Program Level: Overview
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
Prerequisites: None

CUES is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, through its website linked above.

Will I earn my Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) designation?

Yes! When you have successfully completed Strategic Innovation Institute and all assigned course work, you’ll have achieved Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) status.

The CIE designation establishes a standard of education and excellence for credit union leaders. It signifies you have made a commitment to developing an innovative and strategic vision, and obtained a level of expertise recognized throughout the credit union movement.

Tell me more about the online schedule.

Strategic Innovation Institute's online schedule was carefully developed to help attendees avoid Zoom fatigue, allowing you to become immersed in the program while maintaining your regular office hours.

Week One: We’ll meet for class from 9:00 a.m.–Noon PST on Monday and Wednesday.
Week Two: No classes are scheduled during Application Week to give you time to focus on your project work.
Week Three: We’ll meet again from 9:00 a.m.–Noon PST on Monday and Wednesday to reflect on projects and continue our discussions on design thinking.

Looking for an easy way to share this agenda? Download our quick reference PDF now.

Reference PDF

I have accessibility needs; can you accommodate me?

The comfort and well-being of our attendees is of utmost importance to us; we will make every effort to make sure you are comfortable at our events!

Please email events@cues.org as soon as you know you’re attending a CUES event. Be sure to include your name, credit union, the CUES event you are registered for, and everything we need to know to accommodate your request.

We’ll be in touch with any questions we have, and let you know how we can help.

Overview

Develop your innovative mindset and become part of an elite network of CUES institute graduates.

Broaden your strategic thinking about both large- and small-scale innovation.
Develop your strategic organizational leadership skills.
Grow your organization in ways aligning with the traditions and culture of credit unions.

Plan for long-term sustainability and examine the operational changes brought on by COVID-19.
Explore the clean hands/dirty hands innovation model. Discuss the theory behind effective innovation, and then apply it to your credit union's unique situation.
Learn to think critically, challenge assumptions and change the rules of competition.
Design an experience from the member’s viewpoint.
Consider how to scale innovation and excellence in your credit union.

Invest in a profitable future for your credit union with Strategic Innovation Institute’s tailored training. Register now by visiting the page link above or emailing teresab@cues.org.

Learn more about CUES’ program by visiting our “Curriculum” tab or downloading the 2021 Brochure. Questions? Contact us or email events@cues.org.

New In 2021

Taking CUES Strategic Innovation Institute online allows you to:

Attend at a more affordable cost
Become part of the prestigious Stanford network without the travel

Best of all, the strength and integrity of this program will not change.

Why Attend?

Every organization has a pocket of excellence that influences other areas. Discover how to grow this pocket through real-world examples, observing consumer behavior, and applying design-thinking principles to develop solutions.
You’ll benefit from an executive education program developed specifically for credit unions.
Your credit union will benefit directly from the personalized action plans created and designed to implement immediately upon program completion.
Every speaker is a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, and has personally developed this program’s curriculum.
Many esteemed faculty members are there for their students even after graduation, offering another level of support.
You’ll earn up to 31 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Participants who successfully complete all required elements of the program will be awarded the prestigious Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) designation.
Make connections and network with other senior executives through the many hands-on and interactive activities. You’ll be joining a unique and tightly allied fellowship of credit union leaders, making you part of a powerful group of successful professionals.
Stanford University is ranked #1 in a tie for first place in U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2021 Best Business Schools.

CUES Podcast: Episode 22

Strategic Innovation Institute, an interview with Huggy Rao.

Listen Now

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Putting your organization in front of the credit union movement’s top executives and future leaders will accelerate your sales performance. Explore all CUES’ sponsorship opportunities today.

Learn More

Curriculum

Looking for an easy way to share this agenda? Download our quick reference PDF now.

Reference PDF

Week 1

Monday, July 19, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Themes:

The New Psychological Contract
Leading When You Don't Know

Session 1
9:00 - 10:10 a.m. PDT

Q&A / Break: 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. PDT

Session 2
10:30 - 11:40 a.m. PDT

Q&A / End of Day: 11:40 - Noon PDT

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Theme:

Ambidexterity

Session 1: The Challenge of Change
9:00 - 10:10 a.m. PDT

Q&A / Break: 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. PDT

Session 2: Ambidexterity
10:30 - 11:40 a.m. PDT

Q&A / End of Day: 11:40 - Noon PDT

Week 2

Application Week

This time will be spent working on your project work assigned in Week 1.

Week 3

Monday, August 2, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Theme:

Design Thinking

Workshop
9:00 - Noon PDT

Breaks Throughout

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

9 a.m. - Noon PDT

Themes:

Organizing to Expect the Unexpected
Personal and Organizational Leadership

Session 1
9:00 - 10:10 a.m. PDT

Q&A / Break: 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. PDT

Session 2
10:30 - 11:40 a.m. PDT

Q&A / End of Day: 11:40 - Noon PDT

Faculty

FAQs

Who should attend?

Strategic Innovation Institute offers a robust professional development experience for:

Dedicated CEOs looking to build an organization embracing continuous innovation and improvement
Credit union executives wanting to broaden their large and small scale strategic and innovative thinking
Future leaders who want to develop strategic organizational leadership skills
Past attendees of CUES CEO Institute
Executives across all functional areas, including administration, information systems, accounting and finance, internal audit, marketing, member service and operations
Board Members—register early as there is only limited seating available

Strategic Innovation Institute’s schedule features interactive and hands-on activities, allowing you to connect and network with your peers. Here is a breakdown of prior attendees by title:

18% Presidents/CEOs
23% Marketing Executives
13% Operations Executives
13% IT Executives
33% Other Senior Level Executives

What does my tuition include?

Tuition includes:

Instruction from a world-renowned educational institution.
Networking opportunities with like-minded industry professionals

What is CUES’ cancellation policy?

ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. (cues@cues.org)

Prior to 120 days – full refund
61-120 days before start of event – 50% refund
0-60 days before start of event – no refund

Will I earn Continuing Professional Education (CPEs) credits for attending?

Yes! This institute meets the following standards:

Earn up to 31 CPE Credits
Program Level: Overview
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
Prerequisites: None

Will I earn my Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) designation?

Yes! When you have successfully completed Strategic Innovation Institute and all assigned course work, you’ll have achieved Certified Innovation Executive (CIE) status.

Tell me more about the online schedule.

Week One: We’ll meet for class from 9:00 a.m.–Noon PST on Monday and Wednesday.
Week Two: No classes are scheduled during Application Week to give you time to focus on your project work.
Week Three: We’ll meet again from 9:00 a.m.–Noon PST on Monday and Wednesday to reflect on projects and continue our discussions on design thinking.

Looking for an easy way to share this agenda? Download our quick reference PDF now.

Reference PDF

I have accessibility needs; can you accommodate me?

The comfort and well-being of our attendees is of utmost importance to us; we will make every effort to make sure you are comfortable at our events!

We’ll be in touch with any questions we have, and let you know how we can help.

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