The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates

GAC
2027-02-28 - 2027-03-03 | FL

FL Advocacy Summit
2027-03-22 - 2027-03-24

Virtual Branch Manager Training
2027-03-30 - 2027-03-31
Date: March 30 – 31, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST
Price: $430.00

Agenda
Day 1

Defining Excellence: Understand what it truly means to lead an exceptional branch.
Building Your Branch’s Reputation: Learn how your leadership shapes the public perception of your branch.
Fostering Professional Maturity: Gain skills to train and guide your team towards a culture of professionalism.
Setting Clear Standards: Discover effective ways to establish behavioral and performance expectations.
Building Teamwork: Foster a collaborative and supportive workplace environment.

Day 2

One-on-One Coaching: Learn how to conduct impactful individual coaching sessions.
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Develop the confidence to address challenging performance or behavior issues.
Empowering and Motivating Your Team: Explore strategies to inspire and uplift your staff.
Resolving Branch Pain Points: Identify and address key challenges impacting your branch’s success.
Measuring Success: Identify key metrics to track your branch’s performance.
Equipping You with Resources: Leave with a toolkit of resources to support your branch management journey.

Speaker
Vicki Kraai
Vicki Kraai is CEO of InterAction Training. A company passionate about professional development training and education. Vicki’s 25+ years of financial services experience started at the family bank in rural Nebraska, serving as a teller and eventually becoming CEO. Her many years of banking include credit card lending experience where she was a member of the management team that launched the Cabela’s credit card program. She has a passion for developing people for success in the financial services industry. Attendee’s value Vicki’s highly engaging “been there, done that” approach to all facets of her training and speaking engagements. Interaction-training.com

CEO C-Suite Summit
2027-04-06 - 2027-04-09

Leadership College Program Kickoff
2027-04-07

2027 Leadership College
2027-04-07 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Kickoff Date: April 7, 2027 (9-11 am ET)
Session Dates: April 14, April 29, May 5, May 27, June 7 (all 1-5 pm ET)
Virtual
Speaker: Michael Neill
REGISTER TODAY!
Leadership College: Credit Union Leadership Coach (CULC)
A development experience for emerging and mid-level leaders in the credit union system.
The Leadership College is a practical, high-impact program designed to build the confidence, capability, and presence of future credit union leaders. Participants learn how to coach employees, communicate with clarity, build trust, set goals, manage time, and lead teams with a steady and authentic hand. The program blends classroom learning, real workplace application, and collaborative problem-solving to create sustainable leadership growth.
Leadership College Certification (CULC)
Upon successful completion of the program, group project, and required coursework, participants earn the Credit Union Leadership Coach (CULC) designation. This recognition signals that the participant has demonstrated the mindset, skill, and commitment required to lead effectively within the credit union movement.

Executive Institute
2027-04-07 12:00 - 14:00
REGISTER TODAY!
Pillars of the Curriculum
The Executive Institute is anchored in four leadership pillars that shape modern executive effectiveness:

Competence – Strategic thinking, organizational design, and enterprise-level decision-making
Communication – Executive presence, influence, negotiation, and storytelling
Change – Adaptive leadership, transformation skills, and leading through uncertainty
Cooperation – Culture, collaboration, advocacy, and system-wide impact

These pillars guide the learning journey and reinforce the mindset and capability expected of senior leaders.

Wednesday, April 7, 2027 – Virtual Executive Institute Kickoff-12:00 PM-2:00 PM EST
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 – Virtual Executive Institute Session 1 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
Thursday, April 29, 2027 – Virtual Executive Institute Session 2 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 – Virtual Executive Institute Session 3 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 – Virtual Executive Institute Session 4 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM EST
Monday, June 7, 2027 – (In-person) Executive Institute Session 5 – 8:30 AM-3:00 PM EST

8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Session Starts
12:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Session Ends
In-Person Location:
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, FL 32821

Speaker
Dr. Brandi Stankovic
Dr. Brandi Stankovic is an organizational change expert, motivational speaker, artist and mommy who inspires firms globally with her models of leadership, engagement, and award-winning education. Dr. Stankovic is a trusted advisor and strategic planning facilitator who guides CEOs and Boards on risk appetite, organizational health, profitability and growth. She is driving nationwide consulting services and speaking to audiences from across the globe. Dr. Stankovic is the coauthor of The Strategic MVP, a book of 52 growth and leadership tools and the host of the energizing podcast, The Strategic Hotbox, designed to help executives reach their greatest potential. Brandi’s work on intellectual capital is published in textbooks and utilized by business schools globally.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the program, project, and capstone presentation, participants earn the Organizational Design and Change Management (ODCM) certification. This designation signals readiness for senior leadership and reflects mastery of the skills required to lead transformation and drive long-term organizational health.
Executive Institute: Organizational Design and Change Management (ODCM)
A development experience for senior leaders shaping the future of the credit union movement.
The Executive Institute is designed for high-potential and senior leaders who are ready to take on the complexity of organizational leadership. As credit unions evolve, executives must do more than manage teams. They must design strong systems, lead meaningful transformation, communicate with clarity, and build cultures that inspire trust and performance. The Institute provides the tools, frameworks, and executive confidence required to lead at this level.

Leadership College Session 1
2027-04-14

AL Advocacy Summit
2027-04-19 - 2027-04-21

Leadership College Session 2
2027-04-29

Leadership College Session 3
2027-05-05

Leadership College Session 4
2027-05-27

Leadership College Session 5
2027-06-07

ENGAGE
2027-06-08 - 2027-06-11
