Change is again coming quickly. While many of us are still “catching up” with a web-centric world, the mobile-centric internet is now leading the way. The wide spread acceptance and use of smartphones, tablets and mobile apps are changing the way we view sites, ads and even work. It is critical to become savvy in [...]

I don’t want any lessons to be lost or forgotten, so here is my list of the top twelve lessons that I learned from Steve Jobs.

Virtually everyone has now heard about the “cloud” and most of us even utilize it to one extent or the other.  Unfortunately, very few of us really understand what the cloud is and how (or if) it interacts with what we generally refer to as “IT”.  Both IT and the Cloud are available in many [...]

Jack Dorsey, founder of Square is changing the way people shop and pay for items. Click title to get link to full article.

See what Nice and others have to say about the current state of mergers in the credit union world today – outlined in Credit Union Magazine, May, 2011 – “Merger Slowdown” Click the article title or link below to view the entire article.

The latest research on what works with people… As part of Nice Enterprises’ internal development for exciting and hard hitting strategic planning retreat presentations, we ran across this fun 10 minute video… Click the title above to view the video

Many of our clients have asked us why we are so excited about the cloud.  This article from the Wall Street Journal touches on what the cloud is and why it is gaining more and more traction.  Whether you embrace it or not businesses of all sizes are moving to the cloud and you need [...]

Use the tools of business to create a life of fulfillment and integrity! Read the full article or listen online…

The holiday season tends to bring out both the best and worst in our employees. Changes… regardless if they are good or bad, increase the stress that everyone experiences, including us!

The following article by recognized business author and consultant Patrick Lencioni, “nails” the…

Moving your credit union forward in today’s world of economic scarcity, increased regulatory burdens, and significant uncertainty requires each of us to comprehensively rethink traditional credit union processes, systems, direction and those that we employ to do the work.  Our fledgling bottom line is too lean, issues are too complex, budgets are too tight, and [...]

In today’s volatile and competitive environment you can’t afford to miss opportunities to communicate with potential members and your potential members are using social network sites in greater and greater numbers. Social networking has evolved to the point where you cannot neglect utilizing this growing force.  While the younger generation began this social phenomenon, all [...]

Few modern day platforms have created the exposure delivered by Apple’s iPhone. It’s a tool itself, and a vehicle for distributing what’s “in” – including some of the hottest games. Among them is the game sensation Archetype that hit the…

Everyone talks about having, finding, or developing “motivated” employees. Why? Because the “right people” with the “right passion” are two of the four basic competencies necessary for an organization to grow, change and create success. We need employees who are willingly accountable, capable of making real change…

There are a lot of technology developments happening right now for consumers and providers alike, and there are more to come. Ten years from now, the IT department in all organizations will be fundamentally changed. The new IT department will be a team that discovers and customizes…

If you’re driving change in your business, be warned: Self-control is exhaustible. Watch this short video to see why change wears people out.

Experts recommend the following decision making approaches:   The Balance Sheet Approach Randy Komisar is Managing Director at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, where decisions mean either funding the next great company (like Google) or losing millions of dollars.  In an interview with McKinsey, Komisar offers a simple balance sheet technique for [...]

Social Media isn’t a fad; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. Are you ready?

“What is your business model?” This is an important question that can be difficult to answer.

Every business needs a clearly defined, rigorously tested, and aligned business model – especially amid the challenging environment most organizations face today. Taking a systematic, design approach to your business model will improve…

At Lexus, top executives talk with five customers a month. It’s part of their intense focus on value, customer satisfaction and retention.

There is a big difference between “doing service” and “delivering experiences”. If members/customers are not consistently taken aback and surprised by how great your experience is, then you are simply doing service rather than delivering an experience that will set your organization apart. This leaves you with an important decision… either change your core strategy to emphasize convenience, price, or information/marketing – or make plans to revamp your experience so it is unparalleled.

During 2010 you will experience new media and content from Nice Enterprises and The Strategist. We will continue delivering the challenging ideas and relevant insights you’ve come to expect, but in a variety of new ways.

Take 14 minutes to move past the crazy year the industry has had and spend it making lasting investments in your organization’s future.

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Learn what these three important strategic planning initiatives are… and how to apply them in every credit union, regardless of size or sophistication.

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