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. 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.
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.
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.
Looking for an easy way to share this agenda? Download our quick reference PDF now.
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
Application Week
This time will be spent working on your project work assigned in Week 1.
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
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
Tuition includes:
- Instruction from a world-renowned educational institution.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded industry professionals
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Looking for an easy way to share this agenda? Download our quick reference PDF now.
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
Application Week
This time will be spent working on your project work assigned in Week 1.
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
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
Tuition includes:
- Instruction from a world-renowned educational institution.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded industry professionals
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.