Session Description

Strategic thinking isn’t just a C-suite skill — it’s a core competency needed at every level of an organization. Yet, research shows that one in three employees lacks the strategic literacy to do their job effectively, and two in five employers believe this gap is widespread across their teams. When leaders — from rising managers to seasoned executives — struggle to think and act strategically, it limits an organization’s capacity for innovation, agility, and long-term success.

This interactive two-hour masterclass, led by DDJ Myers, goes beyond theory to explore the practical practices that foster strategic acumen across your credit union, while also tying in the critical role of succession planning in sustaining that growth.

Through peer discussions, case examples, and guided reflection, you’ll examine:

  • Why traditional leadership development efforts often fall short
  • How to identify and overcome the pitfalls of siloed growth
  • What it takes to embed a culture of shared strategic insight and intentional talent development

Whether you’re charting your leadership path, mentoring the next generation, or shaping your credit union’s strategic vision, this session will equip you with actionable tools and frameworks to elevate both strategy and succession from ideas to outcomes.


Key Takeaways

  • Gain a clearer understanding of strategic literacy and how it applies at every leadership tier
  • Develop practical tools to embed strategic habits into everyday operations and decision-making
  • Hear key tips for building and executing a successful succession planning process that ensures leadership continuity and future readiness


Audience/Content Track

  • Board of Directors
  • CEOs
  • Department Heads
  • Employee Development
  • Emerging Leaders
  • Executives
  • Functional Leaders
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Young Professionals


CPE Credit Information

Business Management & Organization: This field of study encompasses subjects related to business management & organization that include, but are not limited to, the following: Management and Strategic Planning in Business and Industry
CPE Credit Offered: 1.0
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization – Non-Technical
Delivery Method: Group Live
Prerequisites: None

Event Date / Time

October 14th from 1 pm — 3 pm

Location

OR Convention Center
A105-106

Speakers

Deedee Myers, Ph.D., MSC, PCC
Chief Executive Officer

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