How Credit Unions Can Develop “Ready-Now” CEO Candidates

Executive succession planning and finding someone to step into a CEO position is a critical role of your credit union's board. When done strategically, this process can help organizations develop internal candidates and position them for a CEO role years before a current leader leaves their position. On the show, Doug welcomes Deedee Myers of DDJ Myers, a firm specializing in strategic planning support, succession planning, leadership development, and board governance. Focusing on the importance of leadership development, Deedee explains the process she uses when helping credit union boards develop “ready-now” CEO candidates—and it starts a lot earlier than you may expect. Stream the episode to learn more, plus the proactive steps and tips executives can use to better position themselves for a CEO role.